| Focal length: | 35mm |
| Aperture scale: | f/1.4 – f/16 |
| Focusing range: | 0.3m – infinity |
| Angular field, diag./horiz./vert.: | 63°/54°/37° |
| Coverage at close range: | 18 x 12 cm |
| Number of elements/groups: | 11 / 9 |
| Filter thread: | M 72 x 0.75 |
| Weight: | 830-850 g |
| Dimensions (with caps): | 120-122 mm |
| Street price: | Check B&H prices |
on the Zeiss 35mm ƒ1.4 Distagon
The Guide to Zeiss ZF/ZE Lenses provides the most comprehensive and complete review available of this stunning 35mm prime lens for Canon or Nikon SLRs. The review will help you determine whether this lens (or another) is suitable for your goals and compare it carefully with the most comparable offerings from Nikon and Canon. If you already own this lens, the Guide will help you better understand its design and performance characteristics so you can employ the lens optimally.
Examples of topics you’ll learn about for this extra-fast lens include bokeh, color, sharpness and overall extraordinary image rendition qualities, ergonomics, close-up applications, video applications, and a frank comparison with the most compelling alternatives.
Also included are copious high resolution sample images with analysis.
“I don’t like carrying the 35mm f/1.4 Distagon around, because it’s bulky and heavy. But I love shooting it; the extra-large focusing ring, long “throw” and heft that settles perfectly into my hand make it a terrific lens to shoot. ... My gut feeling is that the 35/1.4 Distagon is something highly unusual, and if its style appeals to you, sell whatever you have to so that you can afford the 35/1.4.”—Lloyd Chambers, author
This video shows the bokeh off the Zeiss 35/1.4 Distagon, make it full-screen for best viewing.
The table of contents from the chapter on this lens includes:
- 35/1.4 Distagon Main Page
- 35/1.4 Ergonomics
- Bokeh at f/1.4
- Discussion of 35/1.4 vs Alternatives
- MTF For 35/1.4 Distagon
- Lateral Chromatic Aberration (Color Fringing) 35/1.4 vs 35/2
- Examples Near Alpine Creek
- Examples In The Forest
- Examples, Nikon D3x in Yosemite
- Examples, Nikon D3x in Sierra and White Mountains
- Portrait Examples
- Aperture Series: White Mountains Cabin
- Aperture Series: Patriarch Grove Overlook
- Bokeh Examples on Nikon D3x (Backyard)
- Sharpening for f/1.4 and f/2
- 35/1.4 Distagon Spherical Aberration Assessment
- 35/1.4 Distagon Critical Focus Example at ƒ/1.4
- 35/1.4 Distagon Differential Color Focus
- Comparison — Zeiss ZE 35 f/2 (Mosaic)
- Comparison — Forest Redwood
- Comparison — Storm-Swollen Creek
- Comparison — Mossy Tree By Creek
- Validating Optical Performance of the ZF.2 35/1.4
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