Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2.8 C-Biogon T*
for Leica M9/M8/M and Zeiss Ikon
The Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2.8 C-Biogon (about $817) is a very compact 35mm lens, an alternative to the 35mm f/2 Biogon. It offers outstanding value without compromising performance.
Image quality
Not yet tested.
MTF charts suggest that this lens offers excellent performance even wide open, with minimal field curvature and outstanding contrast and sharpness by f/5.6.
Specifications
Per Zeiss. See the datasheet.
| Focal length: | 35mm |
| Aperture scale: | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Focusing range: | 0.7m - infinity |
| Angular field, diag./horiz./vert | 62/53/37 ° |
| Coverage at close range: | 41 cm x 62 cm |
| Image ratio at close range: | 1:17 |
| Number of elements/groups: | 7 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter thread: | M 43 x 0.75 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions (with caps): | ø 52 mm, length 55 mm |
Distortion
The pincushion distortion of the 35mm f/2.8 Biogon is only about 1% by the far corners, excellent for a 28mm lens.
Conclusions
Not yet tested.
Please see in the high-res examples in my Leica M9 review.
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