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Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
240 g
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
56 mm
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At a Glance

This 35 mm moderate wide-angle prime for Leica M mount covers full frame and opens up to f/2. The wide aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light and shallower depth of field. Focusing is manual only, and the minimum focus distance is 70 cm. Weighing 240 g, it suits street, reportage and everyday shooting.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
35 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
6
Weight
240 g (0.53 lb)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:17.9 (0.06×)
Length
56 mm (2.2 in)
Diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)
Released
March 2005

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensCarl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZMLeica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPHLeica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPHVoigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2.0
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight240 g320 g252 g304 g
Filter diameter43 mm39 mm39 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm30 cm70 cm50 cm
Length56 mm41 mm35.7 mm58.1 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM weighs 240 g. It is 56 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM takes 43 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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