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Zeiss ZM 35/2 Biogon vs Leica 35/1.4 FLE (Dolls, Focus adjusted Biogon)
This comparison uses the Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2 Biogon after Zeiss factory focus adjustment. This is a service which is available by special request, and it takes 4-6 weeks for the trip to Germany and back. Specify “optimize for use with digital rangefinder camera”.
IMPORTANT: read the discussion in the pre-adjustment comparison about the focus adjustment as well as Rangefinder Focus Error With Leica M9 and Zeiss ZM Lenses.
Here are compared the Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2 Biogon to the Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH FLE (2010 model with the floating lens element), with the following goals:
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