Zeiss Biogon T* ZM 000000-1365-655 28mm
The symmetrical Biogon optical design with 8 elements in 6 groups and T* coating suppresses flare and chromatic aberrations for clean, high-contrast images. Weighing just 220g, its compact all-metal barrel and 46mm filter thread offer exceptional portability and build durability for field use. This lens is best for street and documentary photographers on Leica M systems who demand a distortion-free 28mm prime with precise manual focus and 0.5m close-up capability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong build (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Coating | T* anti-reflective coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.05277778 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Biogon T* ZM 000000-1365-655 28mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 17-40mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 230 | 544 | 450 | 535 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | SSM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Biogon T* ZM 000000-1365-655 28mm | 12.8 | 90.2 | 83.1 | 28 | 45.2 | 84.6 | 33.3 | 43.8 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.7 | 96.4 | 70.3 | 74.6 | 97 | 93.8 | 75.7 | 82.7 | 37.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 68.9 | 37.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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