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The new Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM lens is the perfect addition to your light, mobile photo equipment. Its moderate speed of 1:2.8 permits an exceptionally compact construction. The symmetrical Biogon construction with 7 lens elements in 5 groups allows for practically distortion-free images. The ZM lens series from Carl Zeiss is suitable for cameras with the M-bayonet, and will be available in mid 2008 for € 590.00 (excluding VAT).

Carl Zeiss Press Release

The New Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM Completes Any Compact Photography Equipment

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 19.03.2008.

As the latest member of the ZM lens family, the C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM lens is the perfect addition to your light, mobile photo equipment. The C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM will inspire you with perfect images, even at full aperture. Together with the compact C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM, it creates the ideal equipment for a wide range of applications such as documentation and architecture photography.

The “C” in the title indicates another outstanding feature: rather unusual for a lens of this performance class, its moderate speed of 1:2.8 permits an exceptionally compact construction. The symmetrical Biogon construction with 7 lens elements in 5 groups allows for practically distortion-free images.

The ZM lens series from Carl Zeiss is suitable for cameras with M-bayonet. As with the other lenses in this line, the C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM features an intuitive operating concept, a robust all-metal frame and a precise, noticeable click in 1/3 aperture stops.

Delivery of this lens is scheduled to begin in mid 2008.
C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM: Approx. € 590.00 (excluding VAT)

Technical Data
Focal length: 35 mm
Aperture scale: f/2,8 – f/22 (in 1/3 increments)
Focusing range: 0.7 m – infinity
Angular field, diag./horiz./vert.: 62°/53°/37°
Coverage at close range: 41 x 62 cm
Image ratio at close range: 1:17
Number of elements/groups: 7/5
Filter thread: M 43 x 0.75
Weight: 200 g
Dimensions (with caps): 52 mm diameter, length 55 mm