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Archive 2014Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
p.12 #1Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Zeiss tells me that the hood will cost around $159EUR ($225CDN)!! Yikes.
Feb 03, 2015 at 09:43 AM
p.12 #2Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Gary Clennan wrote:
Zeiss tells me that the hood will cost around $159EUR ($225CDN)!! Yikes.
Gary,
It is a crime that Zeiss does not include the hood for the lens with the purchase. l liked it much better when Leica would have sliding hoods on many of the R and M lenses.
Rich
Zeiss tells me that the hood will cost around $159EUR ($225CDN)!! Yikes.
Gary,
It is a crime that Zeiss does not include the hood for the lens with the purchase. l liked it much better when Leica would have sliding hoods on many of the R and M lenses.
Rich
Feb 03, 2015 at 09:51 AM
p.12 #3Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
I agree. Quite a few complain about the sliding hoods but I quite like them on the Leica lenses. I have a feeling that many people will not be happy that Zeiss is charging around 10% of the lens cost for a hood. 
Feb 03, 2015 at 09:56 AM
p.12 #4Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
I don't like Leica's M series sliding hoods. I do like the rectangular screw-on hoods common with the newer wide angles, such as the 21SEM, 35 Lux, 21 Lux, etc.
I will probably buy a $5 vented hood, and if it vignettes, will file out some of it, as I did for the 28 Cron. Granted, a bayonet attached hood is nicer, and doesn't mess things up when a filter is used... but I agree the pricing is a bit silly.
I do like the rectangular screw-on hoods common with the newer wide angles, such as the 21SEM, 35 Lux, 21 Lux, etc.I will probably buy a $5 vented hood, and if it vignettes, will file out some of it, as I did for the 28 Cron. Granted, a bayonet attached hood is nicer, and doesn't mess things up when a filter is used... but I agree the pricing is a bit silly.
Feb 03, 2015 at 10:07 AM
p.12 #5Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
rscheffler wrote:
It is showing as "Add To Cart" instead of Pre-Order as previously.Thanks. Strangely, I was unable to find the lens by searching ZM or Distagon. Seeing the link, there's no ZM reference. Not sure why Distagon didn't work. While the photo and general description of the lens appears to be the ZM, and the price is right, the description includes 'for SLR system'...
Does 'add to cart' with Adorama truly mean in stock? I generally don't trust that nearly as much compared to B&H's actual stock indicator, based on out of stock experience with other websites that allowed me to process transactions, then later informed me of the item being backordered...
B&H is...Show more →
Adorama is tricky and not as clear as B&H. If you look closely at that page, it also says "Usually ships in 7-10 Business Days" which means it's not in stock. I also saw this same page and notice about 2 weeks ago so I don't think it has ever been in stock at Adorama as of yet.
ltruong8 wrote
Here it is: http://www.adorama.com/ZI3514DTZMB.htmlIt is showing as "Add To Cart" instead of Pre-Order as previously.
Does 'add to cart' with Adorama truly mean in stock? I generally don't trust that nearly as much compared to B&H's actual stock indicator, based on out of stock experience with other websites that allowed me to process transactions, then later informed me of the item being backordered...
B&H is...Show more →
Adorama is tricky and not as clear as B&H. If you look closely at that page, it also says "Usually ships in 7-10 Business Days" which means it's not in stock. I also saw this same page and notice about 2 weeks ago so I don't think it has ever been in stock at Adorama as of yet.
Feb 03, 2015 at 10:10 AM
p.12 #6Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
rscheffler wrote:
I don't like Leica's M series sliding hoods. I do like the rectangular screw-on hoods common with the newer wide angles, such as the 21SEM, 35 Lux, 21 Lux, etc.
I will probably buy a $5 vented hood, and if it vignettes, will file out some of it, as I did for the 28 Cron. Granted, a bayonet attached hood is nicer, and doesn't mess things up when a filter is used... but I agree the pricing is a bit silly.
For those lenses lacking a sliding hood, the rectangular bayonet hoods would be my second choice. The screw on hoods I find to be a nuisance having to screw them in place when I want to take a photo. If a lens cap can be affixed to the screw on hoods and the hood left on the camera then that is OK. When I got a screw on vented hood for my Minolta CLE MC 40mm f2 M-Rokkor lens I did not like it, but I was not using it with an M camera but rather with my A7r. I substituted a collapsible Heliopan Rubber hood for the lens and that I like a lot. The rotating Hood and filter Adapter for the M WATE is OK though.
Rich
I don't like Leica's M series sliding hoods.
I do like the rectangular screw-on hoods common with the newer wide angles, such as the 21SEM, 35 Lux, 21 Lux, etc.I will probably buy a $5 vented hood, and if it vignettes, will file out some of it, as I did for the 28 Cron. Granted, a bayonet attached hood is nicer, and doesn't mess things up when a filter is used... but I agree the pricing is a bit silly.
For those lenses lacking a sliding hood, the rectangular bayonet hoods would be my second choice. The screw on hoods I find to be a nuisance having to screw them in place when I want to take a photo. If a lens cap can be affixed to the screw on hoods and the hood left on the camera then that is OK. When I got a screw on vented hood for my Minolta CLE MC 40mm f2 M-Rokkor lens I did not like it, but I was not using it with an M camera but rather with my A7r. I substituted a collapsible Heliopan Rubber hood for the lens and that I like a lot. The rotating Hood and filter Adapter for the M WATE is OK though.
Rich
Feb 03, 2015 at 10:13 AM
p.12 #7Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Something else that appears will bite us here in Canada is the price. It seems Zeiss US has kept the lens's price the same since announcement, despite the USD gaining a fair amount against the Euro. Meanwhile the CAD, like many currencies, has lost considerably against the USD, while the CAD/EUR rate has remained fairly consistent over the last ~6 months. With Canadian dealers buying from Zeiss US, our cost for this lens is ever increasing... probably almost $300 in the last few months.
It seems the EU price is ~2000 Euro? Deduct 19% VAT (Germany), add exchange, and it will be ~$400 less than buying here. I.e. Camtec lists it currently for $2865...
It seems the EU price is ~2000 Euro? Deduct 19% VAT (Germany), add exchange, and it will be ~$400 less than buying here. I.e. Camtec lists it currently for $2865...
Feb 03, 2015 at 10:43 AM
p.12 #8Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Silver in stock at popflash:
http://www.popflash.com/2109165
Black still shows as preorder...
http://www.popflash.com/2109165
Black still shows as preorder...
Feb 03, 2015 at 05:10 PM
p.12 #9Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
serhan_ wrote:
Silver in stock at popflash:
http://www.popflash.com/2109165
Black still shows as preorder...
Looks like they have 5 per ebay. They always seem to get things early for some reason.
Silver in stock at popflash:
http://www.popflash.com/2109165
Black still shows as preorder...
Looks like they have 5 per ebay. They always seem to get things early for some reason.
Feb 03, 2015 at 06:53 PM
p.12 #10Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Someone in Romania posted at LUF their dealer had stock on Jan. 29th...
Feb 04, 2015 at 12:04 AM
p.12 #11Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
More pics from the 35 f:1.4. But be aware that I contribute to this blog.
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
Feb 04, 2015 at 12:39 AM
p.12 #13Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
philber wrote:
More pics from the 35 f:1.4. But be aware that I contribute to this blog.
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
Great review! Well balanced with good investigation into both the strengths and weaknesses of the lens as used on the A7r.
Maybe it was mentioned but is the actual focal length of the ZM 35/1.4 a bit on the long side of 35mm's? I noticed in the other review of the lens where it was compared with other 35's, the frame of view seemed more narrow by a little bit (but then I don't know how accurately the tests were performed).
http://www.verybiglobo.com/zeiss-distagon-35mm-f1-4-zm-review/3/
More pics from the 35 f:1.4. But be aware that I contribute to this blog.
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
Great review! Well balanced with good investigation into both the strengths and weaknesses of the lens as used on the A7r.
Maybe it was mentioned but is the actual focal length of the ZM 35/1.4 a bit on the long side of 35mm's? I noticed in the other review of the lens where it was compared with other 35's, the frame of view seemed more narrow by a little bit (but then I don't know how accurately the tests were performed).
http://www.verybiglobo.com/zeiss-distagon-35mm-f1-4-zm-review/3/
Feb 04, 2015 at 07:40 AM
p.12 #14Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Well balanced review. One of the best lenses he has ever tested. Looks great on A7 and should be more amazing on Leica (or A7M?).
Feb 04, 2015 at 08:50 AM
p.12 #15Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
philber wrote:
More pics from the 35 f:1.4. But be aware that I contribute to this blog.
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
Thanks to both you and Pascal for an entertaining and in depth review. I like the style of the site very much.
More pics from the 35 f:1.4. But be aware that I contribute to this blog.
ZM 35 f:1.4 The full review
I want to ride my icicle (more ZM 35 f:1.4)
Thanks to both you and Pascal for an entertaining and in depth review. I like the style of the site very much.
Feb 04, 2015 at 08:51 AM
p.12 #16Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Gary Clennan wrote:
Well balanced review. One of the best lenses he has ever tested. Looks great on A7 and should be more amazing on Leica (or A7M?).
One can only hope. I will be in NYC this March and hopefully B&H has the ZM 35/1.4 in stock so I can test it on my A7sM. Exciting time with the mod.
Well balanced review. One of the best lenses he has ever tested. Looks great on A7 and should be more amazing on Leica (or A7M?).
One can only hope. I will be in NYC this March and hopefully B&H has the ZM 35/1.4 in stock so I can test it on my A7sM. Exciting time with the mod.
Feb 04, 2015 at 12:09 PM
p.12 #17Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Someone will most likely make a dedicated aftermarket hood way cheaper then OEM and still make plenty on it. This happened fast with the RX1, but many ended up using a 49>37mm step down ring, often the simplest solution is the best and cheapest. ;-) Looks like a fine lens, does the fastest ZM.
Feb 04, 2015 at 09:33 PM
p.12 #18Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
Thanks Phillipe and Pascal for your nice review!
Interesting about the corner and edge sharpness falloff even at f8 on A7R. Would be interesting to see how it does on M240. Bokeh looks more like C/Y 35/1.4 from what little I have seen.
I am appreciating my RX1 Sonnar even more now.
Interesting about the corner and edge sharpness falloff even at f8 on A7R. Would be interesting to see how it does on M240. Bokeh looks more like C/Y 35/1.4 from what little I have seen.
I am appreciating my RX1 Sonnar even more now.
Feb 05, 2015 at 11:35 AM
p.12 #19Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
philip_pj wrote:
Someone will most likely make a dedicated aftermarket hood way cheaper then OEM and still make plenty on it. This happened fast with the RX1, but many ended up using a 49>37mm step down ring, often the simplest solution is the best and cheapest. ;-) Looks like a fine lens, does the fastest ZM.
Or an empty 49mm filter ring and the the step down ring. I even use 2 empty 49ers plus the step down. Kinda rough looking but very effective and cheap. So it is, I run out of money when paying the RX1...
Someone will most likely make a dedicated aftermarket hood way cheaper then OEM and still make plenty on it. This happened fast with the RX1, but many ended up using a 49>37mm step down ring, often the simplest solution is the best and cheapest. ;-) Looks like a fine lens, does the fastest ZM.
Or an empty 49mm filter ring and the the step down ring. I even use 2 empty 49ers plus the step down. Kinda rough looking but very effective and cheap. So it is, I run out of money when paying the RX1...
Feb 05, 2015 at 01:20 PM
p.12 #20Zeiss ZM 35 1.4
wayne seltzer wrote:
Thanks Phillipe and Pascal for your nice review!
Interesting about the corner and edge sharpness falloff even at f8 on A7R. Would be interesting to see how it does on M240. Bokeh looks more like C/Y 35/1.4 from what little I have seen.
I am appreciating my RX1 Sonnar even more now.
So do I.
_If_ I decide to buy the A7MkII or the A9 I'll probably save up for the ZM 35/1.4 - but I know from the samples shown now that I'll miss the RX1 every so often. That's not a very good start. The samples from the ZM when used with Leica rangefinders are way better than the A7R results.
And yes, indeed a big Thank you! to Phillipe and Pascal from me as well.
Thanks Phillipe and Pascal for your nice review!
Interesting about the corner and edge sharpness falloff even at f8 on A7R. Would be interesting to see how it does on M240. Bokeh looks more like C/Y 35/1.4 from what little I have seen.
I am appreciating my RX1 Sonnar even more now.
So do I.
_If_ I decide to buy the A7MkII or the A9 I'll probably save up for the ZM 35/1.4 - but I know from the samples shown now that I'll miss the RX1 every so often. That's not a very good start. The samples from the ZM when used with Leica rangefinders are way better than the A7R results.
And yes, indeed a big Thank you! to Phillipe and Pascal from me as well.
Feb 05, 2015 at 01:22 PM