Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZM Review | Better than a Leica Summilux?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM is arguably the best 35mm lens available in the Leica M mount. The sharpness, contrast, and character not only rival, but some would say exceed that of the legendary Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summiux FLE. Does the Zeiss live up to the hype?

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0:00 Intro
0:46 Why 35mm?
1:58 My Previous Lenses
4:02 Why the Zeiss 35/1.4
5:02 Sharpness and Character
6:28 Zeiss vs Leica
7:33 Value for $$$$
8:24 Size & Weight
10:37 Lens Hood & Viewfinder Blockage
11:35 Personal vs Professional
12:19 Recommendation
13:04 Wrap up

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