Is the zeiss distagon t 35mm f 1 4 zm good for street photography?

I think the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM is a strong street lens. 35mm sits close to what you see with your own eyes, so you can take in a scene and shoot it without much fuss. The f/1.4 maximum aperture helps when the light fades, and it gives you a bit of background separation when you want it.

It is manual focus only, so you'll need to get comfortable with focusing by hand. Street shooting rewards a camera you barely notice, so I'd pair this lens with a small, quiet body. Good options from its list are the Leica M10-D, the Leica M11-D, and the Leica M (Typ 262). For the thinking behind that choice, see the Street guide.

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