Name: Zeiss ZM 85mm f4 M Mount
Brand: Zeiss
Price: 799 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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One of the sharpest telephoto lense available. Great sharpness throughout the range. Amazing Zeiss microcontrast as well. Comes with box, caps, a...read more.

The ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM silver lens is distinguished by its fast aperture and elegant design, suitable for M-mount rangefinder cameras. The generous f/1.4 aperture excels in low-light circumstances while providing extensive control over the focus depth. The Distagon layout minimizes distortion and improves sharpness and clarity through the use of aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements. For consistent performance across various focus distances, a floating elements system is implemented, ensuring quality even when the subject is as close as 2.3 feet. To mitigate flare and ghosting, elements are treated with ZEISS's T* anti-reflective coating.

The ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Lens is a high-performance lens designed for rangefinder cameras, offering exceptional image quality and a fast f/1.4 aperture for low-light shooting and creative depth of field control.

Lens Mount Compatibility

Includes an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16.

Variable Aperture

Incorporates two aspherical elements to reduce distortions and aberrations.

Optical Design

Consists of three elements with low dispersion to diminish chromatic aberrations.

Element Composition

The ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM is a **manual-focus**, **prime** wide-angle lens designed for the **Leica M mount**. With a **maximum aperture of f/1.4**, it delivers strong performance in low-light environments and gives photographers meaningful control over depth of field at a **35mm** focal length — a range long favored for street, travel, and everyday documentary work. The lens is built to cover a **full-frame** image circle, ensuring it performs across the full sensor area of compatible bodies. Weighing **381g**, the lens feels substantial without being cumbersome, and its **49mm** filter thread provides easy access to a wide selection of standard filters. As a **Leica M-mount** lens suited to **mirrorless** camera systems, it pairs naturally with cameras that match this mount. There is **no image stabilization** and **no autofocus**, positioning this lens firmly in the hands of photographers who prefer a deliberate, manual shooting workflow consistent with the rangefinder shooting tradition.

The Distagon optical formula delivers wide-angle coverage with minimal distortion and strong center-to-edge sharpness at a fast maximum aperture.

35mm f/1.4 Distagon Optics

T* multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting, maintaining contrast and color fidelity even when shooting toward bright light sources.

Zeiss T* Anti-Reflection Coating

Designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder and mirrorless cameras, with broad adapter compatibility for Sony E, Fujifilm X, and other mirrorless systems.

Leica M-Mount Compatibility

Projects an image circle covering a full 35mm frame, making it fully compatible with both full-frame and smaller-sensor M-mount bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

Allows shooting in low-light environments without boosting ISO significantly, and enables precise shallow depth-of-field control for subject isolation.

f/1.4 Maximum Aperture

Smooth, precise focus ring built for the deliberate, hands-on shooting style associated with Leica M-mount rangefinder photography.

Manual Focus Design

Single focal-length design allows the optical elements to be optimized specifically for 35mm, contributing to consistent rendering across the frame.

Prime Lens Construction

Standard 49mm filter diameter keeps compatible filters compact, affordable, and easy to source for protective or creative use.

49mm Filter Thread

Substantial metal construction gives the lens a durable, quality feel while remaining light enough for everyday carry on a compact M-mount body.

381g Solid Build

User Manual

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Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZM: The best lens for your Leica M

One of the sharpest telephoto lense available.   Great sharpness throughout the range.  Amazing Zeiss microcontrast as well. Comes with box, caps, a Multicoated UV filter.  Glass is clean, no scratches, dust, or fungus. Cosmetically it has few if any signs of use.  This will pair great with film and digital Leica M cameras.

<p>One of the sharpest telephoto lense available.   Great sharpness throughout the range.  Amazing Zeiss microcontrast as well. Comes with box, caps, a Multicoated UV filter.  Glass is clean, no scratches, dust, or fungus. Cosmetically it has few if any signs of use.  This will pair great with film and digital Leica M cameras.</p>

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Documentary
Lens Type	Prime
Format	Full Frame
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	35mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.4
Camera System	Mirrorless
Lens Mount	Leica M
Autofocus	No
Focus Type	Manual
Image Stabilization	None
Filter Thread	49mm
Weight	381g

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