ZEISS C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM Lens
The Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM is a 35mm f/2.8 lens designed for Leica M mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
Key Features — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
Leica M Mount: Compatible with Leica M rangefinder bodies and a wide range of mirrorless cameras via M-mount adapters.
35mm Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a full-frame image circle, delivering a natural wide-angle field of view suited to street, travel, and documentary work.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides enough light-gathering for handheld shooting in moderate low-light conditions while keeping the lens compact.
Biogon Optical Design: Symmetrical Biogon formula is known for low distortion and even corner-to-corner sharpness across the frame.
ZEISS T* Coating: Multi-layer anti-reflective coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining contrast and color fidelity in demanding light.
200g Compact Build: One of the lightest full-frame 35mm primes available, making it well-suited for extended handheld use and travel kits.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 43mm |
Description — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
The ZEISS C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM is a manual-focus, prime wide-angle lens built specifically for the Leica M mount. Covering a full-frame image circle at a fixed 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it delivers a classic wide perspective well suited to street, travel, and documentary shooting. At just 200g, it is one of the lighter options available for M-mount photographers, and its compact build aligns with the 'C' designation that defines this line.
The 43mm filter thread is worth noting when building a filter system, as this diameter is not as widely stocked as more common sizes. There is no image stabilization, so a steady hand or appropriate exposure settings are necessary. The lens operates entirely in the mirrorless/rangefinder camera ecosystem via the Leica M mount, making it a focused, no-frills wide-angle prime for photographers who shoot deliberately and value a light, unobtrusive kit.
Pros — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
- ✓Impressively lightweight at just 200g, ideal for travel and street photography
- ✓Full-frame coverage with a 35mm focal length well-suited to wide-angle work
- ✓Leica M mount provides broad compatibility with M-mount rangefinder and mirrorless systems
Cons — Zeiss C Biogon T* 35mm f/2.8 ZM
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support for faster-paced shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring careful technique in lower light
- ✗43mm filter thread is an uncommon size, limiting off-the-shelf filter availability