Lenses for Rangefinder Cameras ZEISS lenses for rangefinder cameras Overview Super wide-angle Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/21 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 ZEISS ZM Lenses Overview Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM Biogon T* 2,8/21 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. 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 focus ring of the ZEISS lenses with • Uniform color characteristics across all focal lengths of the ergo nomic finger estr 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 × 65 / 16.9 × 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 full-frame 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 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 × 71 / 18.5 × 28 image quality and high Reproduction scale 1:21 resolving power for Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** experimenting with angles. *Based on full-frame 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 12 13 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 × 65 / 16.9 × 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 full-frame 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 14 15 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 Coverage** cm / inch 37 × 55 / 14.6 × 21.7 at close range and at full Reproduction scale 1:16 aperture. Minimizes stray light Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** and reflection and can integrate *Based on full-frame format. **At close range. very bright light sources. For ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. dynamic urban, landscape and architectural subjects. Design • Biogon with 8 lens elements in 6 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 16 17 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 × 41 / 24 × 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 full-frame 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 18 19 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 fastest lens of the Biogon Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 63° / 54° / 38° family features outstanding Coverage** cm / inch 43 × 65 / 16.9 × 25.6 imaging performance. It Reproduction scale 1:18 is a creative tool suited Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** to practically all areas of *Based on full-frame format. **At close range. rangefinder photography – ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. no camera bag should be without one. Design • Biogon with 9 lens elements in 6 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 20 21 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 × 62 / 16.1 × 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 full-frame format. **At close range. even at full aperture. ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. Design • Biogon with 7 lens elements in 5 groups • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion 22 23 Sven Zellner, ZEISS C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM ZEISS C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM Focal length 50 mm The compact tool for journalists Aperture range f/1.5 – f/16 Elements / groups 6 / 4 Focusing range m / ft 0.9 – ∞ / 3 – ∞ The high-speed focal length is ideal Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 46° / 39° / 27° for photojournalists and available light Coverage** cm / inch 37 × 55 / 14.6 × 21.7 photography. The lens features a classical Reproduction scale 1:15 optical design from the golden age of Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** rangefinder photography. Photographers *Based on full-frame format. **At close range. will be rewarded with a remarkable ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. rendition of three-dimensional images. Design • Sonnar® with 6 lens elements in 4 groups 24 25 Colin Jones, ZEISS Planar T* 2/50 ZM ZEISS Planar T* 2/50 ZM Focal length 50 mm Naturally impressive Aperture range f/2 – f/22 Elements / groups 6 / 4 Focusing range m / ft 0.7 – ∞ / 2.3 – ∞ The perspective this standard Field angle* (diag. / horiz. / vert.) 47 / 39 / 27° focal length offers is comparable Coverage** cm / inch 29 × 43 / 11.4 × 16.9 with the human eye. It provides Reproduction scale 1:12 excellent image quality even at Compatible with Leica M Cameras*** full aperture and enables the *Based on full-frame format. **At close range. targeted use of out-of-focus ***Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. effects. Design • Planar® with 6 lens elements in 4 groups 26 27 Length* Diameter Weight Optional Filter Mount mm / inch (max) mm / inch g / oz accessories thread ZM (M bayonet) Super wide-angle 15 mm viewfinder ZEISS Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM 92 / 3.6 78 / 3.1 550 / 19 M72 × 0.75 • built-in lens shade lens shade 21 / 25 ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM 75 / 3 53 / 2.1 280 / 9.9 M46 × 0.75 • viewfinder 21 Wide-angle lens shade 21 / 25, ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM 71 / 2.8 53 / 2.1 260 / 9.2 lens shade 25 / 28, M46 × 0.75 • viewfinder 25 / 28 lens shade 25 / 28, ZEISS Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM 62 / 2.4 53 / 2.1 230 / 8.1 M46 × 0.75 • viewfinder 25 / 28 ZEISS Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM 87 / 3.3 63 / 2.5 381 / 13.4 lens shade 1.4 / 35 M49 × 0.75 • ZEISS Biogon T* 2/35 ZM 68 / 2.7 52 / 2.0 240 / 8.5 lens shade 35 / 50 M43 × 0.75 • ZEISS C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM 55 / 2.2 52 / 2.0 200 / 7.1 lens shade 35 / 50 M43 × 0.75 • Standard ZEISS C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM 63 / 2.5 56 / 2.2 250 / 8.8 lens shade CS 50 M46 × 0.75 • ZEISS Planar T*2/50 ZM 68 / 2.7 52 / 2.0 230 / 8.1 lens shade 35 / 50 M43 × 0.75 • * Length with caps.