JuanLeon Posted March 13, 2018 Share #21 Posted March 13, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) ..german text, but Images multilingual. https://www.qimago.de/los-angeles-in-35mm/ Excellent images! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 Hi JuanLeon, Take a look here Recommend ZEISS 35mm f1.4 DISTAGON T* ZM?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Mefty Posted March 13, 2018 Share #22 Posted March 13, 2018 Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted March 13, 2018 Share #23 Posted March 13, 2018 The ZEISS Distagon 35mm f1.4 ZM is my all time favorite lens. Yes it is big and it is heavy, but still okay. The image quality it delivers is just great. All images here taken with this great lens and the M10....german text, but Images multilingual. https://www.qimago.de/los-angeles-in-35mm/ Nice, do you apply 6-bit coding in camera menu or shoot unloaded on your M camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mefty Posted March 13, 2018 Share #24 Posted March 13, 2018 I do code it as a summilux 35 asph 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LichtUndDunkelheit Posted March 13, 2018 Share #25 Posted March 13, 2018 I am pleased to read that someone else finds the chrome ring esthetically detracting. Years ago, when I was shopping for an 85mm f/1.4 lens to use on my Nikon SLRs, I considered the Nikon and the Zeiss. The three factors that influenced me to bypass the Zeiss were the manual focus vs. auto focus, the price difference, and the chrome ring on the end of the lens. Wait, what ? The Zeiss 85mm f1.4 ZF.2 is cheaper than the AF-S 85mm f1.4 ? 1150€ vs 1500€ ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McGarrett Posted March 13, 2018 Share #26 Posted March 13, 2018 I do code it as a summilux 35 asph Better to code it as a Summicron 28, according to Zeiss. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mefty Posted March 13, 2018 Share #27 Posted March 13, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Better to code it as a Summicron 28, according to Zeiss. Oh, realy? May I ask why you recommend to do so? Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordvik Posted March 14, 2018 Share #28 Posted March 14, 2018 How long is this Distagon, and how much does it weight? Some say 65mm, others say 70mm. 380g? I found a Nikkor with adapter that is 69,8mm and 385g. Filter size is (of course) E52. Is the Distagon about this size? If so, it is not that bad. Maybe more front heavy? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/282639-recommend-zeiss-35mm-f14-distagon-t-zm/?do=findComment&comment=3480337'>More sharing options...
B-A-C Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share #29 Posted March 14, 2018 The ZEISS Distagon 35mm f1.4 ZM is my all time favorite lens. Yes it is big and it is heavy, but still okay. The image quality it delivers is just great. All images here taken with this great lens and the M10....german text, but Images multilingual. https://www.qimago.de/los-angeles-in-35mm/ Vielen Dank! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-A-C Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share #30 Posted March 14, 2018 Oh, realy? May I ask why you recommend to do so? Thank you. Yes, Zeiss actually recommends to code the Distagon as this lens. Crazy but true... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsuitus Posted March 14, 2018 Share #31 Posted March 14, 2018 Wait, what ? The Zeiss 85mm f1.4 ZF.2 is cheaper than the AF-S 85mm f1.4 ? 1150€ vs 1500€ ? At the time, I was able to buy the used Nikon 85mm f/1.4 auto focus for 627.63€ ($776.65usd). I could not find the Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 for that low price. F4 SLR by Narsuitus, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anickpick Posted March 14, 2018 Share #32 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Yes, Zeiss actually recommends to code the Distagon as this lens. Crazy but true...Mainly due to the distortion correction.If you code the Zeiss as 35Lux the result is worse than without coding... Edited March 14, 2018 by anickpick 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McGarrett Posted March 14, 2018 Share #33 Posted March 14, 2018 Oh, realy? May I ask why you recommend to do so? Thank you. Zeiss recommends, not me Summicron 28 (11604) or Elmarit 28 Asph (11606) it's their official advice for coding the 35 ZM Distagon. I prefer the Summicron one because, at f/2, it's closer to the real lens maximum aperture (for Exif data, I mean) 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanLeon Posted March 14, 2018 Share #34 Posted March 14, 2018 Mainly due to the distortion correction. If you code the Zeiss as 35Lux the result is worse than without coding... I code it (when I remember to) as 35 Summilux, not Asph. I have not noticed any change between coded/uncoded images yet, but I'll give a try to the cron 28 coding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mefty Posted March 14, 2018 Share #35 Posted March 14, 2018 Zeiss recommends, not me Summicron 28 (11604) or Elmarit 28 Asph (11606) it's their official advice for coding the 35 ZM Distagon. I prefer the Summicron one because, at f/2, it's closer to the real lens maximum aperture (for Exif data, I mean) Okay, thank you. Didn't know that. Well as I use it with the M10 the exifs concerning the aperture is not important. But I changed it now to the 28 Cron. Thank you once more! To be honest the Distagon is in my opinion a almost perfect correted lens, so which ever coding one choose I don't think that it will ruin the images anyway. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannes Lummes Posted March 14, 2018 Share #36 Posted March 14, 2018 Mainly due to the distortion correction. If you code the Zeiss as 35Lux the result is worse than without coding... You say what? Distortion correction? I thought only vignetting and color cast due to ray angle are corrected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anickpick Posted March 15, 2018 Share #37 Posted March 15, 2018 In Lightroom, the corrections are automatically applied. However, you can deactivate and/or customize the settings (lens profiles). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1483 Posted March 15, 2018 Share #38 Posted March 15, 2018 In my opinion the 35mm Zeiss Distagon f/1.4 is the best 35mm lens there is. It is incredibly sharp, very well corrected, has a high micro contrast, very nice colors and just a gorgeous rendering. BTW, I sold my Leica Summilux FLE. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwc852 Posted March 15, 2018 Share #39 Posted March 15, 2018 totally agree mls1483. Also n0 noticeable focus shift, hardly any flare and working well from portrait to infinity. Same allrounder perfection as the Summilux 50 ASPH, C-Biogon 35 or the Elmarit-M 90: reliably producing excellent results beyond test results and data sheets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted March 15, 2018 Share #40 Posted March 15, 2018 Here was mine on my M-A. It is definitely workable I just ultimately found it too big (for me). I'm glad others are fine with the size though! I think if I was using an SL I would easily choose the Zeiss over the Summilux FLE. Leica M-A by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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