I can’t believe how good this lens is on the Leica M11

Sometimes the most honest frames aren't found in the glass with the highest price tag, but in the lens that makes the everyday look like a piece of cinema. Get the new CCD89 pack from Very Good Presets! Save 30% using the code BOBROSS (Lightroom) and BOBROSSC1 (Capture One) https://shopverygood.com/presets/ccd-89 Learn more about the Zeiss Biogon 35mm: https://bhpho.to/3QQckCU Special thanks to Terry for hooking up the 28mm Thypoch.   / terry.w00   Shop Very Good Presets, LUTS, workshops, and gear: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord:   / discord   Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram:   / daveherring   Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Join the Patreon:   / daveherring   My camera strap: https://shopverygood.com/gear Another great strap: (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV MY CAMERA KIT: Leica M11P Safari: https://bhpho.to/4nqXyAa Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica Q3M: https://bhpho.to/400rYjr Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Hasselblad X2Dii: https://bhpho.to/3O02sZ3 Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ MY YOUTUBE STUDIO: Harlowe Lights (use the code DAVE10) https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 Introduction: The Lens that Surprised Me 00:16 The Zeiss 35mm Biogon f/2.8 vs. Leica 35mm Summilux 01:14 Moving Beyond Brand Snobbery: Exploring Third-Party Glass 01:36 Thypoch 28mm f/1.4 Giveaway Announcement 02:14 Small, Light, and Sharp: First Impressions of the Biogon 02:35 Defining the "Medium Format Look" on Full Frame 03:10 Side-by-Side: Rolleiflex Medium Format vs. Zeiss Biogon 04:05 CCD89: Preserving the Colors of the Leica M8 and M9 04:32 Real-World Results: Portraits and Hikes with the Biogon 05:13 Comparison: Summilux Separation vs. Biogon Sharpness 06:33 The Gripes: Dealing with Vignetting and the Focus Knob 07:11 Technical Fixes: Finding the Best Lens Profile (1184) 08:28 Value Verdict: Is a $500 Lens Worth It for Leica? Unlock the "medium format look" on your Leica M11 with this in-depth review of the Zeiss 35mm Biogon f/2.8. We explore why this budget-friendly lens is challenging the legendary 35mm Summilux for a spot in the professional kit. Learn about the unique focus falloff, clinical sharpness, and rich contrast that make everyday scenes feel like cinematic film stills. Featuring real-world comparisons between full-frame digital and Rolleiflex medium format imagery, plus technical tips for managing vignetting using custom lens profiles. Discover the creative advantages of a compact, high-performance prime lens for street and documentary photography. Whether you're a Leica purist or looking for the best value M-mount glass, find out how this Zeiss lens can elevate your visual storytelling and redefine your photographic aesthetic. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.