Lens Summary
Brand: Zeiss
Also Known As: Zeiss 18mm f/4
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2008-01-01
MSRP Price: $1428
Made in: Germany
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Zeiss 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ultra wide-angle lens allows for dynamic and unusual perspectives, making it well-suited for photographing confined interior spaces, as well as expansive landscapes. The Distagon T * 4/18 is compact for its focal length and offers very good distortion correction and outstanding performance across the image frame. The lens is coupled to the camera rangefinder and the optional 18 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 23 mm.
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/4 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 18mm |
| Mount Type | Leica M |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:23 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 98° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.50m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 65 x 71mm |
| Weight | 350g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black or Silver |
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