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Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM vs Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM

Both are Leica M prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)

Pick the Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 141 g lighter (240 g vs 381 g)

Spec differences

5 differences
Specifications that differ between the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM and the Zeiss Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM
Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Biogon T* 35mm f/2 ZM
Max aperture
f/1.4 1 stop faster
f/2
Weight
381 g
240 g lighter
Length
65 mm
56 mm shorter
Filter thread
49 mm
43 mm
Optical design
10 elements / 7 groups
9 elements / 6 groups
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, min focus distance, max magnification, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Zeiss both
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Min focus distance
0.7 m both
Max magnification
0.06× both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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