6-way Shootout at 35mm: Zeiss ZM 35/1.4 Distagon, 35/2 Biogon, 35/2.8 C-Biogon, Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.2, Leica 35/1.4 Summilux, Leica 35/2 Summicron

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Order Zeiss ZM 35mm f/1.4 Distagon for Leica M at B&H Photo. See also gear pages for Leica M cameras / lenses.

This 6-way comparison includes extensive commentary on the practical merits of these six lenses using a subject that is revealing of key lens behaviors.

I found it very useful myself, and for anyone considering a 35mm lens for Leica M, I deem it worth the price of Guide to Leica alone for what it reveals.

6-way Shootout at 35mm: Wyman Cabin (M240)

With HD and UltraHD images, along with large crops, from f/1.4 through f/16.

Zeiss ZM 35/1.4 Distagon
Zeiss ZM 35/2 Biogon
Zeiss ZM 35/2.8 C-Biogon
Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.2 II ASPH
Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH
(not to scale)

Wyman Canyon Cabin
Leica M Typ 240 + Zeiss ZM 35mm f/1.4 Distagon @ f/4