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

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Cheaper

$948.00

$3,195.00

The best price we've seen is $2,247 cheaper (3.4x less)

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

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

Reasons to consider the Leica 35mm f/2 M

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Leica 35mm f/2 M vs the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m.

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the Leica 35mm f/2 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Wide aperture
	f/2

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Auto focus
	Focus yourself

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor telephoto
	35 mm

	Poor zoom
	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

Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$5,150

Has a wider aperture

Has autofocus

Is significantly more expensive

Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895

Compare the Summarit 35mm f/2.5 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the Summarit 35mm f/2.5 vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens

Has a wider aperture

Has autofocus

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Has a wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297

Has autofocus

Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Macro lens

$649

Has better macro

Has autofocus

Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M

Wide angle lens

$2,595

Is slightly more expensive

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Compare the 24mm f/3.8 Elmar M vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$826

Narrower aperture

Slightly heavier

Compare the 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

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

Low light lens

$1,699

Significantly more magnification

More expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly heavier

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S.

Portrait lens

Auto focus

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Narrower aperture

Compare the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S. vs the Summicron 35mm f/2 M

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Zeiss
35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T Leica-m*
vs
Leica Summicron
35mm f/2 M

differences