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Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM

Focal length
25 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
260 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
60 mm

At a Glance

With a 25 mm focal length and f/2.8, this wide-angle prime for Leica M mount offers a wide field of view on full frame. Focusing is manual only, and it gets as close as 50 cm. It weighs 260 g and suits landscape and reportage photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
25 mm
Max. focal length
25 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
260 g (0.57 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:17.9 (0.06×)
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 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 38 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

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

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM compared

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

LensCarl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZMLeica Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPHKIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake
Focal length25 mm24 mm24 mm25 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.4f/4
Weight260 g290 g300 g156 g
Filter diameter46 mm55 mm49 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm70 cm70 cm50 cm
Length60 mm45 mm58 mm30 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 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* 2,8/25 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM weighs 260 g. It is 60 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 38 mm in full-frame terms.

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