Lens Summary
Brand: Zeiss
Also Known As: Zeiss 28mm f/2.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2006-01-01
MSRP Price: $1087
Made in: Germany
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Carl Zeiss T* lenses are specifically designed to minimize focus shift with aperture changes an important innovation with big benefits for rangefinder photography. As a result, you can expect improved accuracy of the rangefinder-defined focus. While the precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure. For reliable performance, Carl Zeiss T* lenses are designed with a wear resistant filter mount and an extremely accurate rangefinder coupling mechanism.
Zeiss Biogon T* 28mm f/2.8 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Mount Type | Leica M |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:16 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 75° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 8 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Nano Coating | No |
| T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.50m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 53 x 62mm |
| Weight | 220g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black or Silver |
Lens Construction 
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