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Zeiss Ikon 35mm f 2.0 TZM Biogon Lens, for Standard M-mount Range Finder Cameras, Silver

Zeiss Ikon 35mm f 2.0 TZM Biogon Lens, for Standard M-mount Range Finder Cameras, Silver by Zeiss $1,999.00 At Amazon on 2-28-2012.

The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses offers the highest possible standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. Virtually zero geometric distortion for accurate reproduction of object shapes, particularly products and architecture Reduces unintended focus shift with aperture variation for improved accuracy of rangefinder defined focus Precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure Wear resistant filter mount for long-term reliability in tough conditions Biogon T* 2/35 ZM The powerful all-rounder The lens of choice when a single lens has to do it all. This 9-element lens based on the Carl Zeiss Biogon design features outstanding image quality, high speed at a small size, stunning resolving power and next to zero distortion a unique combination for an M-bayonet camera. Ideal for travel, photojournalism, human interest reportage, outdoors and indoors photography, and documentation. Why M-mount? For more than 50 years now, passionate 35 mm photographers have been embracing the M-mount rangefinder camera system. From the lens designer's perspective, a rangefinder camera offers an exciting advantage over single lens reflex (SLR) cameras: more space. After all, there is no moving reflex mirror and drive mechanism. This allows for a short distance between the last lens element and the film meaning more opportunities for designing of superior lens types, including high performing wide-angle lenses. A passion ready for the challenge For our lens designers, the chance to develop the Carl Zeiss family of T* ZM-mount lenses was a dream come true. They were free to follow their passion in pursuit of perfection in lens performance, taking full advantage of our uncompromising symmetric lens designs. The only limitation was to reserve 15 mm in front of the film for the TTL exposure metering, commonplace in M-mount cameras. The result is a complete range of the most advanced M-mount lenses ever made. < Having had the privilege of borrowing this lens from Zeiss USA's office in early November, 2007, I was immediately taken by its superb contrast and resolution. Indeed, it offers far more contrast than any 35mm Summicron lens I have used before, including the current 35mm f2 ASPH Summicron-M lens. Moreover, its bokeh is far more pleasing than what I have seen from the current Summicron lens. I had the opportunity of testing this lens with Kodak's new, improved TMAX 400 film; the images made with this combination are some of the most contrasty ones I have ever made using a 35mm lens. So I have no reservations at all in recommending this lens as the perfect one lens, one camera combination with a Leica M rangefinder camera, Zeiss Ikon rangefinder, Voigtlander Bessa series rangefinder, or any other M-mount rangefinder camera. Indeed, it may offer the best price/performance ratio I have seen in a Zeiss M-mount lens (or any Leica M-mount lens period), and should be considered seriously by anyone looking for a viable alternative to a used or new 35mm Leica Summicron lens (I would recommend the 35mm f2 ASPH Summicron-M lens before this one to anyone only if you think you will be photographing often wide open at f2, since the Biogon's performance wide open is slightly inferior to the Summicron's.). Back To Top Zeiss Ikon 35mm f 2.0 TZM Biogon Lens, for Standard M-mount Range Finder Cameras, Silver Available from Amazon Price: $1,999.00 Updated on 2-28-2012.

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