Lenses for Rangefinder Cameras ZEISS lenses for rangefinder cameras Overview Super wide-angle Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM Distagon T* 4/18 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM Wide-angle Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM ZEISS ZM Lenses Biogon T* 2/35 ZM C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM Standard C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM Planar T* 2/50 ZM Tele Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM ZEISS ZM Lenses Overview Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM Distagon T* 4/18 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM Biogon T* 2/35 ZM C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM ZEISS ZM lenses are available C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM Planar T* 2/50 ZM in black and silver. Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM When you go your own way. ZEISS ZM Lenses The best photographers are characterized by their individuality. They go their own way instead of keeping to the beaten track. With ZEISS ZM lenses, // INSPIRATION we offer the ideal equipment to give full expression MADE BY ZEISS to their individuality. ZM lenses made by ZEISS have always stood out for the optimal fusion of creativity and comfort. And also for their legendary ZEISS quality. ZEISS ZM Lenses High-quality workmanship Outstanding image quality Optimal operation • Excellent reduction of light reflections thanks • Uniformly optimized, intuitive operating concept to the T*® anti-reflective coating from ZEISS • 1/₃ f-stop intervals with easy-to-feel, lock-in • Advanced stray light reduction positions and exact photometric graduation • Almost circular aperture with 10 blades enables exceptionally harmonious bokeh • Biogon® lenses are designed symmetrically and are therefore Premium craftsmanship free from color fringes and practically distortion-free • The easy-grip focusing ring of the ZEISS lenses with • Uniform color characteristics across all focal lengths of the ergo nomic finger rest allows fast and precise ZM series focusing • Robust front ring with filter thread and outer bayonet for the lens shade • Compact and lightweight design for the most frequently used focal lengths 8 9 Wolf Rainer Schmalfuss, ZEISS Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM ZEISS Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM Focal length 15 mm Impressive perspectives Aperture range f/2.8–f/22 Elements/groups 11/9 Focusing range m/ft 0.3–∞/0.98–∞ The super wide-angle lens with Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 110°/100°/77° rectilinear imaging for dynamic Coverage** cm/inch 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6 perspectives. Extremely high speed, Reproduction scale 1:18 allows photography under difficult Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** light conditions, also without a *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. tripod. Advanced optical design ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. and leading edge glass materials. Design • Distagon® with 11 lens elements in 9 groups • Lens with aspheric optical surface • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion • “Floating Elements” design 10 11 Michael Ankenbrand, ZEISS Distagon T* 4/18 ZM ZEISS Distagon T* 4/18 ZM Focal length 18 mm The compact specialist Aperture range f/4–f/22 Elements/groups 10/8 Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞ The super wide-angle lens Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 98°/87°/65° displays excellent distortion Coverage** cm/inch 56 x 84/22 x 33.1 correction and outstanding Reproduction scale 1:23 performance across the entire Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** image field. The small size and *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. wide-angle of view are ideal for ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. travel, landscape and journalistic photography. Design • Distagon with 10 lens elements in 8 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 12 13 Michael Ankenbrand, ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM Focal length 21 mm For sharp perspectives Aperture range f/2.8–f/22 Elements/groups 9/7 Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞ A high-speed super wide- Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 90°/80°/58° angle lens with outstanding Coverage** cm/inch 47 x 71/18.5 x 28 image quality and high Reproduction scale 1:21 resolving power for Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** experimenting with angles. *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. Ideal for journalistic, ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. architectural and landscape photography. Design • Biogon with 9 lens elements in 7 groups 14 15 Michael Ankenbrand, ZEISS C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM ZEISS C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM Focal length 21 mm Super wide-angle lens for out Aperture range f/4.5–f/22 and about Elements/groups 8/6 Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞ Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 90°/80°/58° Compact lens for distortion-free, Coverage** cm/inch 48 x 72/18.9 x 28.3 dynamic pictures. The exceptionally Reproduction scale 1:20 small and lightweight size makes it Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** an ideal traveling companion. *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. Special optical design makes it ideal ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. for analog photography. Design • Biogon with 8 lens elements in 6 groups 16 17 Roman Parker, ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM Focal length 25 mm Wide-angle originality Aperture range f/2.8–f/22 Elements/groups 9/7 Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞ For particularly creative Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 82°/72°/52° photography. Practically Coverage** cm/inch 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6 distortion-free. A moderate Reproduction scale 1:18 wide-angle focal length with Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** impressive, but easily controlled *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. perspectives for creative ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. photography. Design • Biogon with 9 lens elements in 7 groups 18 19 Jens Karlson, ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM Focal length 28 mm For bright moments Aperture range f/2.8–f/22 Elements/groups 8/6 Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞ The compact wide-angle lens Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 75°/65°/46° provides high accuracy even at Coverage** cm/inch 37 x 55/14.6 x 21.7 close range and at full aperture. Reproduction scale 1:16 Minimizes stray light and Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** reflection and can integrate very *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. bright light sources. For dynamic ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. urban, landscape and architec- tural subjects. Design • Biogon with 8 lens elements in 6 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 20 21 Andreas Bogenschütz, ZEISS Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM Linsenschnitt_Disatgon_1.4-35_RZ.ai 1 11.07.14 08:41 ZEISS Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM Focal length 35 mm Master of variety Aperture range f/1.4–f/16 Elements/groups 10/7 Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞ Capture life in all its colorful glory Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 62°/53°/37° with the ZEISS Distagon T* 1.4/35 Coverage** cm/inch 61 x 41/24 x 16 ZM. This is the fastest lens in the Reproduction scale 1:17 ZM family and shines with its Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** natural image dimension and *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. compact size – the perfect ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. companion for the widest variety of photographic journeys. Design • Distagon with 10 lens elements in 7 groups • Lens with aspheric optical C M surface Y • Lens made of special glass with CM MY anomalous partial dispersion CY CMY • “Floating Elements” design K 22 23 Sven Zellner, ZEISS Biogon T* 2/35 ZM ZEISS Biogon T* 2/35 ZM Focal length 35 mm The all-round solution Aperture range f/2–f/22 Elements/groups 9/6 Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞ The highest-speed lens of the Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 63°/54°/38° Biogon family features Coverage** cm/inch 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6 outstanding imaging perfor- Reproduction scale 1:18 mance. It is a creative tool Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** suited to practically all areas *Based on 35 mm format. **At close range. of rangefinder photography – ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. no camera bag should be without one. Design • Biogion with 9 lens elements in 6 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 24 25 Werner Dennochweiler, ZEISS C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZEISS C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM Focal length 35 mm Mobile perfection Aperture range f/2.8–f/22 Elements/groups 7/5 Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞ The exceptionally compact, Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 62°/53°/37° moderate wide-angle focal length Coverage** cm/inch 41 x 62/16.1 x 24.4 is the ideal companion for travel Reproduction scale 1:17 photographers. It also features Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** uncompromising image perfection, *Based on 35 mm format.