Comments on: Zeiss ZM Biogon 35mm F2 Review

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:21:51 +0000

Thanks for taking the time and trouble to post this informative review.

By: ggl

ggl — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:04:32 +0000

> Bokeh: I like it. This lens is smooth and sharp at the same time in an uncommon way. Iâ€™ve never seen anything that is exactly like it. I think part of it has to do with just how sharp it really is wide open.

I have. The Zeiss Planar 50/1.4 for Contax SLRs (C/Y bayonet). It behaves exactly how you describe.

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By: matt

matt — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:28:16 +0000

‘all of the zeiss glass is one of the reasons iâ€™m considering getting the d3′

I know what you mean. If Nikon could could put together a full frame DSLR closer to the size of the D80 or D300 . . .

I’ve thought about buying a used F3 to use with some of the Zeiss ZF lenses; sometimes I miss using an SLR.

By: chris weeks

chris weeks — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:56:06 +0000

wow! i totally agree with your assessment of this lens. i love it. i think that onlinephotographer guy gave zeiss bokeh so much shit … called him out on it … because unlike yourself or me, for that matter, we actually USE the gear.

we don’t just talk about it!

all of the zeiss glass is one of the reasons i’m considering getting the d3.

By: Frank Jackson

Frank Jackson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:43:32 +0000

Hey Matt,

My first Leica was an M5. I was 18…a ca-zillion years ago. I have since moved on to larger formats and time zones. I have decided to get an MP chrome and I’m thinking of glass for it, your input is much appreciated.

cheers
Frank (still loving film)

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:34:52 +0000

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Thanks

Mike

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:42:19 +0000

I bought a Biogon 35 at Map Camera in Shinjuku myself just yesterday (Sept. 11, 2007).
It’s a hell of a piece, and I agree with the comparison with the Hexanon 50 above, which is one of my faves.
I’m switching back and forth between a Hexar RF body and an M8, and the great thing about use with the M8 is that it becomes a very sweet 50.
I’ll be posting some images on my site in the days ahead.

My Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglimpseoftheworld/

By: Gear Notes | 1pt4 | B&W Rangefinder Photography by Matt Alofs

Gear Notes | 1pt4 | B&W Rangefinder Photography by Matt Alofs — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:50:48 +0000

[...] Colin pointed out a little propaganda-review of the ZM Biogon 35 over at Zeiss’ website (PDF version here). [...]

By: matt

matt — Sun, 20 May 2007 14:20:21 +0000

Carl, thanks for the compliments and the tip about Innova F Semi-Matte. I’ll give it a try.

By: carl numboyer

carl numboyer — Sun, 20 May 2007 06:14:16 +0000

Hi Matt,
Thanks for that interesting review (35 F2 Biogon)–by golly, I’m going
to buy one for my M4 currently sporting a CV Compact
35mm–much too small for fingers like those I have to use.
(Not a bad lens, but nothing special.)
Your wife or girlfriend has a very beautiful, soulful
face–nice you’re paying attention to it! I share your good opinion of the Zuiko 50mm 1.8, but all time
fave is an old, old pre Ai Nikkor 50 f2. Sweet and
smoooooth! For BW try Innova F Semi-Matte with the 2400 and the Advanced BW if you like smooooth! Who
would have believed it! Thanks,
carl

By: I’m not looking at you . . . (03690007) | 1pt4 | B&W Rangefinder Photography by Matt Alofs

Thu, 10 May 2007 13:36:02 +0000

[...] Quick Optical Note: For the last 9 months I’ve been alternating back and forth between using the ZM Biogon 35 and the 50 Hexanon. I’ll stick one on the camera and leave it there for a month or two or three, and then, when my mood changes, switch to the other. One of the interesting outcomes of this is the cycle of surprise – as in “Wow, that lens is really good” – that comes when switching back to the other one. After going through this a couple of times, I’m fairly comfortable with saying that the Biogon is the better of the two. Both are excellent, but the Biogon just seems more consistently snappy and three dimensional. Despite my preference for the 50mm focal length, if I had to choose one lens, I think it would have to be the Biogon. Of course, with the long contrasty days of summer coming on, the slightly duller Hexanon may retake the lead. Posted by matt Filed in Optics, Photos [...]