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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
550 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
86 mm
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At a Glance

This ultra-wide prime for Leica M mount offers a 15 mm focal length and f/2.8 on full frame. The very wide field of view suits landscape, architecture and interiors. Focusing is manual, and the minimum focus distance is 30 cm. The lens weighs 550 g and takes 72 mm filters.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
15 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
550 g (1.21 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:18 (0.06×)
Length
86 mm (3.39 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

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 Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 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 23 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* 2,8/15 ZM compared

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

LensCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZMVoigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide HeliarVenus Laowa 15mm f/5 CookieVenus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D
Focal length15 mm15 mm15 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/4.5f/5f/4
Weight550 g247 g104 g228 g
Filter diameter72 mm58 mm39 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm50 cm12 cm27 cm
Length86 mm55.2 mm25 mm59 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 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* 2,8/15 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM weighs 550 g. It is 86 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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