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path_integral wrote:
So, I have the Zeiss ZM 35/1.4 with PCX and am wondering what the thoughts are about the differences between the two lenses. A smaller lens is appealing as the ZM is almost as long as my Summicron 90 with the PCX, but 35 vs 40 and 1.4 vs 1.2 seem very close.
I am in the same boat. Advantages for the ZM appear to be versatility (better landscape lens), ability to use TAP, less FC (especially with front filter), no or negligilble focus shift, and higher contrast. The 40/1.2 has more blur and a different, pleasant look with great color. It is also native and this gives full exif. If you want the look and like the focal length, get the 40. If you value the other advantages keep the ZM. Others will correct me if I get something wrong. So far I am keeping the ZM tho I am hesitating due to swing if the C/Y 35-70 will fully replace my ZM 35 for lanscape use. If so, it becomes a closer question as the versatility argument becomes less important The CV 40 seems more of a specialized look lens.
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