Zeiss Wide Angle 25mm f/2.8 Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens for Zeiss Ikon and Leica M Mount Rangefinder Cameras - Black
Model: 1365-653
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Filter Size | 46mm |
f/Stop Range | 2.8-22 |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.8' (0.5 m) |
Magnification | 1:18 |
Angle of View | 82 degrees |
Groups/Elements | 7/9 |
Length | Not specified |
Maximum Diameter | Not specified |
Weight | 9.2 oz (260 g) |
The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM is a sharp wide-angle rangefinder lens. It's not perfect, but it's a solid performer and good value when compared with Leica glass.
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A little bit of distortion., Soft edges unless stopped down., Hood not included., Manual focus only.
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Very sharp., 0.5-meter close focus., Solidly built.
This is a great lens. Color is good, resolution sharp, build is top notch. I like everything about this lens. I give it 4 stars only because it doesn't have the 6 bit coding for Leica (set manually for 24/2.8) and the lens cap could be improved. The glass itself is great.
This is a great lens for use with the Leica M8 camera. But you need to encode it as a 24mm Leica Elemarit. Once encoded, with a 46mm IR/Cut filter in place, the colors are vibrant and beautiful. Without the encoding and IR/Cut filter, the colors are somewhat off.
I'm using this on my Olympus E-PL5 as my normal lens, and the results are great. Sharp, contrasty, with a lot of depth to the photos. Build quality is perfect, it's a precision instrument. Focus is smooth with no play. The silver version is really attractive and easy to read.
I use Zeiss exclusively for my Leicas. (I have nothing against Leica lenses except the price.) The 25mm is a wonderful lens. I favor wides, so the 25 is like a 35 for me. If you not into wides very much the 25 may be a good choice for you.
I use it on my M9 without a viewfinder. Sharp as a razor and very warm color. Tiny so it is a great companion for travel. I am very happy about this purchase.
sharp imaging , nice picture
After using this lens, I sold my tri-elmar 28-35-50mm. Don'tget me wrong, the tri-elmar 28-35-50mm is a must have. G read the review on it. But comparing the image, I can't help but taking the trouble of switching between this Biogm 25mm and Summicron 50mm.
- Zeiss Wide Angle 25mm f/2.8 Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens for Zeiss Ikon and Leica M Mount Rangefinder Cameras - Black
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