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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
350 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
71 mm
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At a Glance

The Distagon is an 18 mm ultra-wide prime for Leica M and full frame, with a wide field of view and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 350 g and is focused manually, down to 0.5 m. Landscape, architecture and interiors are its natural subjects.

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
18 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
8
Weight
350 g (0.77 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
71 mm (2.8 in)
Diameter
65 mm (2.56 in)

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 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 27 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* 4/18 ZM compared

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

LensCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZMLeica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPHVoigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake IICarl Zeiss C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM
Focal length18 mm18 mm21 mm21 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/3.8f/4f/4.5
Weight350 g310 g136 g210 g
Filter diameter58 mm–39 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm70 cm50 cm50 cm
Length71 mm58 mm25.4 mm56 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 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* 4/18 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM weighs 350 g. It is 71 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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