In low light or sparsely lit rooms, this top-tier lens showcases its outstanding performance even at a fully open aperture of f/1.4. Thanks to its excellently flattened image field, it delivers consistent sharpness and contrast right to the corners of the image. Moreover, with the precise manual focus, you can set the focal points yourself, giving your images a unique signature. The manual adjustment of the lens equates to controlling the image results "from the fingertips." An ergonomic design is crucial in this regard. The focus ring on Zeiss lenses is optimized for quick, precise adjustments due to its user-friendly design and ergonomic finger rest. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder. The high-quality focusing mechanism operates smoothly and without play, thus supporting the intuitive interplay with the image plane. The housings and controls of the ZM lenses are made of metal and designed for decades of intensive use. The Zeiss T lenses offer the highest possible level in terms of performance, reliability, and of course, image quality. For instance, an extremely advanced stray light reduction is available, ensuring sharp and brilliant images. The virtually non-existent geometric distortion guarantees precise shape reproduction, which is particularly beneficial in product and architectural photography. All lens surfaces of Zeiss lenses are equipped with the T anti-reflective coating and an optical design that produces brilliant images even in unfavorable lighting conditions.