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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
381 g
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
65 mm
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At a Glance

This wide-angle prime for Leica M mount offers a 35 mm focal length and a very wide f/1.4 aperture on full frame. That permits short shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual only, with a minimum focus distance of 0.7 m. At 381 g, it suits street, reportage and everyday photography.

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/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
10
Groups
7
Weight
381 g (0.84 lb)
Filter diameter
49 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:16.9 (0.06×)
Length
65 mm (2.56 in)
Diameter
63 mm (2.48 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

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

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 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 Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM compared

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

LensCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZMLeica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPHVoigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM IIThypoch Simera 35mm F1.4
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight381 g338 g189 g272 g
Filter diameter49 mm46 mm43 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm40 cm70 cm45 cm
Length65 mm46 mm28.5 mm50.8 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 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 Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM weighs 381 g. It is 65 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM takes 49 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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