Ertos Posted April 6, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Back when I was deciding on what 35mm lens to buy, I looked for user experiences with the Zeiss 35mm 1.4 Distagon but couldn't find that many. There are a few posts on the forum but there isn't all that much out there. Now that I own this lens and have used it for a while, I thought it makes sense to write a short blog post about it: https://www.erwinhartenbergphoto.com/post/a-new-point-of-view-the-zeiss-distagon-35mm-f1-4-zm 5 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 Hi Ertos, Take a look here Zeiss 35mm 1.4 Distagon user experience. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ocean2059 Posted April 6, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 6, 2020 Very nice write-up. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted April 6, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 6, 2020 Agree absolutely about those lens caps – cheap screw-in filter is the best answer. Used mine without the optional hood but, ultimately, gave up on the lens because of its weight on an M camera. Tempted now to try another as the new VC v3 seems to be not quite as wonderful as I had hoped for, from what others say. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted April 7, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2020 You would think after 15+ years of making the SLR and M-mount lenses and everyone uniformly unhappy with those damnable caps, they might come up with a real design. Not a big deal you would think. Yet they don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsuitus Posted April 7, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) For years, the Nikon 35mm f/1.4 was my favorite lens and my favorite focal length on my Nikon SLR film camera. When I finally purchased my Leica M6 rangefinder, I knew that I wanted a 35mm f/1.4 for my first lens. I considered the Leica, Voitlander, and Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lenses. I selected the Zeiss for the following reasons: 1. I had never used Leica or Voitlander lenses but was familiar with Zeiss lenses because I used two (28mm f/2 and 135mm f/2) on my Nikon SLR, I used four (21mm f/2.8, 28mm f/2.8, 45mm f/2, and 90mm f/2.8) on my Contax rangefinder, and I used one (12mm f/2..8) on my Fuji mirrorless digital. 2. Reviews of the 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss lens were very favorable. 3. The price of my 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss lens was half the price of the Leica. 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! Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 on M6 by Narsuitus, on Flickr Edited April 7, 2020 by Narsuitus 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 on M6 by Narsuitus, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308261-zeiss-35mm-14-distagon-user-experience/?do=findComment&comment=3949008'>More sharing options...
Ertos Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted April 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Narsuitus said: 1. I had never used Leica or Voitlander lenses but was familiar with Zeiss lenses because I used two (28mm f/2 and 135mm f/2 I had the 135 as well on my Nikon Df (and the 100 f2) - Fantastic lenses..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wosim Posted April 7, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for your impressions. I bought the Distagon a couple of weeks ago and I am really impressed of its quality with the M10. Many reviewers think, that it is one of the best 35mm lenses and I think they are absolutely right (https://sites.google.com/site/wosimsphotography/leica-camera-lens-reviews/links-testberichte-reviews/testberichte-objektive-leica-lens-reviews-28mm-35mm here are the reviews I found so far). Only negative points: It is big and you have to buy the hood separately. Best regards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahesh Posted May 23, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 23, 2021 Hi, this could be a generic query for any lens really. I have the lens cap of this lens and don't want to put a hood. Is putting a filter generally enough for carrying around? I am careful with my camera anyway and mostly carry in a bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted May 24, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Mahesh said: Hi, this could be a generic query for any lens really. I have the lens cap of this lens and don't want to put a hood. Is putting a filter generally enough for carrying around? I am careful with my camera anyway and mostly carry in a bag. I don't care for large hoods. For my 50 'cron, I use a filter and step up rings as a hood. That is, a 39mm filter, a 39-43mm ring, and a 43-46mm ring. They also protect the lens (and filter) from frontal bumps. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted May 24, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 24, 2021 Just a nice comparison that I've stumbled upon. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahesh Posted May 24, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 24, 2021 funny, I was just watching that yesterday, came up on my youtube home page too.. it is a good video. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahesh Posted May 24, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Danner said: I don't care for large hoods. For my 50 'cron, I use a filter and step up rings as a hood. That is, a 39mm filter, a 39-43mm ring, and a 43-46mm ring. They also protect the lens (and filter) from frontal bumps. How did I forget this? I have done this in the past for another camera system and is a nifty trick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crony Posted May 24, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 24, 2021 Hi, the Distagon is the best of my 5 Mount lenses. (My other 4 : -Leica Summarit 2,5/35 -LEITZ Summicron 2/35 v4 -ZEISS Biogon 2/35 -VOIGTLÄNDER Nokton 1,2/35 v1.) I do not like the fiddly lens cap, when the hood is fitted. I bought a bayonet hood made in China, at a reasonable price. The review posted by padam showed that the Summilux FLE produces onion ring bokeh balls, so I do not need it, because my Nokton does this already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crony Posted May 25, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 25, 2021 Sorry for the typo ... I have 5 35mm M mount lenses. 😞 (I currently own and use only 31 M mount lenses.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted May 25, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 25, 2021 I’d buy this lens in a heartbeat if it was smaller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crony Posted May 25, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Lee S said: I’d buy this lens in a heartbeat if it was smaller. Hi, Leica size, and ZEISS price (and performce) would be the optimum! But you can't have it all ... 🙂 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted May 25, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, crony said: Hi, Leica size, and ZEISS price (and performce) would be the optimum! But you can't have it all ... 🙂 Absolutely, there’s always a compromise somewhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haikos Posted May 26, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 12:59 PM, crony said: Hi, the Distagon is the best of my 5 Mount lenses. (My other 4 : -Leica Summarit 2,5/35 -LEITZ Summicron 2/35 v4 -ZEISS Biogon 2/35 -VOIGTLÄNDER Nokton 1,2/35 v1.) I do not like the fiddly lens cap, when the hood is fitted. I bought a bayonet hood made in China, at a reasonable price. The review posted by padam showed that the Summilux FLE produces onion ring bokeh balls, so I do not need it, because my Nokton does this already. But which is your favourite?! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crony Posted May 26, 2021 Share #19 Posted May 26, 2021 5 hours ago, haikos said: But which is your favourite?! Hi, I like my dear old Summicron best. I have it since 1988, bought with my M6 then. Maybe, it's a first love kind of thing ... Next comes the Summarit. My preferences for small lenses result from my appreciation of compactness, developed over the years. This is a matter of taste, of course. Strange as it may sound, I like the results of the Distagon, not its bulk and weight ... --- 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haikos Posted May 27, 2021 Share #20 Posted May 27, 2021 I've always wanted one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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