Zeiss Distagon
35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Zeiss
35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
More magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:18 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 3x larger in your photo
Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Slightly lighter 240 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 2.2x lighter
Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m Learn more about
the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef:1:6.2 (0.2x)
35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m:1:18 (0.1x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$3,195
Length Is shorter
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Macro lens

$649
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Length Shorter
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 35mm f/2.5 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$5,150
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Leica 90mm f/4 Macro Kit

Leica 90mm f/4 Macro Kit

Portrait lens

$3,995
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the 90mm f/4 Macro Kit vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

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