lens compatibility

[peterpappas]

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Does anyone have experience using Zeiss ZM lenses on Leica M cameras and if so are their any performance or compatiblity issues one needs to be concerned about?

 

Thanks for any information you can provide.

[stunsworth]

None that I'm aware of, other than some of them bring up the wrong frame lines on an M8 - not a problem on a film M.

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[samuelphoto]

Yes, the 35mm f/2 Biogon. Works great both mechanically and optically. I haven't compared agains the new Summarit, but my guess it is at least as good for almost half the price.

[Ronazle]

Hi. I bought the 21mm Biogon F:/4.5 about a year ago. The one I bought was the M8 "ready" version. I coded it with a dremel tool and paint; it has worked flawlessly ever since. This, of course, will not be a problem with a film camera.

While the aperture is not too wide, on a practical level it is seldom a problem and is compensated for by minimal size and weight (a true wide angle lens) of the lens. Ignoring perspective, when I have multiple photos to choose from, the Biogon is disproportionately chosen most often - it is a great sharp, distortion free lens. My most used gadget bag is smaller than many (most?) women's purses; it contains a Leica, normal and 90mm lenses along with the small Biogon. These three lenses cope with almost any situation.