Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
A film shooter’s perspective and review of the Zeiss 35mm f2.8 Biogon for the Leica M mount, after about 6 years of usage.
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►LINKS
📄 Biogon Focus Tab guide - exaframe.com/blog/ziesszmtab
🌍 Urth filters & camera accessories - bit.ly/45AP2Gy
🎞️ Buy film - bit.ly/48iOnL4
📷 Film cameras at KEH - bit.ly/3RACoBM
►GEAR
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (B&H) - bhpho.to/3vjmJiK
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (Amazon) - amzn.to/3xPVny8
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (used) - bit.ly/47cDGso
Leica M-A rangefinder (new) - bhpho.to/3ty7uly
Leica M-A rangefinder (used) - bit.ly/3TAZDOT
Zeiss Sonnar 50mm F1.5 - bhpho.to/3TBngaa
Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F2 (V1) - bit.ly/3Ry7Qkb
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Atomos Monitor - amzn.to/3BdVVAI
Rode PodMic - amzn.to/3c8XOFw
SE Dynamite pre-amp - amzn.to/42k3UXF
DJI Action 2 - amzn.to/3knvFhA
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply Riser - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/41WQYab
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - instagram.com/pushingfilm
📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
►WEBSITE
🏠 exaframe.com
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►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Image samples
01:38 - Why I chose it
02:11 - Price
02:30 - Performance
03:00 - F2.8 vs F2 version?
03:30 - Perfect for street/travel
04:07 - My recommendation
05:04 - Downsides
05:35 - Focus Tab mod
06:03 - Conclusion
#zeiss #leica #zeiss35mm
A film shooter’s perspective and review of the Zeiss 35mm f2.8 Biogon for the Leica M mount, after about 6 years of usage.
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►SUPPORT
🖼️ PRINTS - hashem.darkroom.com
☕ Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
📘 Buy my Zine - exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
👕 Merch Shop - pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
Note: Many of the following are affiliate links. You can use them at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, help support me with a small commission on qualifying purchases.
►LINKS
📄 Biogon Focus Tab guide - exaframe.com/blog/ziesszmtab
🌍 Urth filters & camera accessories - bit.ly/45AP2Gy
🎞️ Buy film - bit.ly/48iOnL4
📷 Film cameras at KEH - bit.ly/3RACoBM
►GEAR
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (B&H) - bhpho.to/3vjmJiK
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (Amazon) - amzn.to/3xPVny8
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 (used) - bit.ly/47cDGso
Leica M-A rangefinder (new) - bhpho.to/3ty7uly
Leica M-A rangefinder (used) - bit.ly/3TAZDOT
Zeiss Sonnar 50mm F1.5 - bhpho.to/3TBngaa
Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F2 (V1) - bit.ly/3Ry7Qkb
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO
Canon EOS R6 - amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Atomos Monitor - amzn.to/3BdVVAI
Rode PodMic - amzn.to/3c8XOFw
SE Dynamite pre-amp - amzn.to/42k3UXF
DJI Action 2 - amzn.to/3knvFhA
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - amzn.to/3TwrFek
Rocket air blower - amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - bhpho.to/47gAXyw
Negative binder - bhpho.to/3v93RmD
Canon 5D MK IV - bhpho.to/3vaVzLa
Canon EF 100mm Macro - bhpho.to/3NDO05X
The Essential Film Holder - bit.ly/47nuFOg
L116T LED light - amzn.to/3GMzKUE
Negative Supply Riser - bit.ly/48564xU
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at bit.ly/41WQYab
►SOCIAL
💬 Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj
📷 Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - instagram.com/pushingfilm
📷 Hashem on Instagram - instagram.com/hashemmcadam
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - @hashemmcadam
🧾 My Blog - exaframe.com/blog
►WEBSITE
🏠 exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Image samples
01:38 - Why I chose it
02:11 - Price
02:30 - Performance
03:00 - F2.8 vs F2 version?
03:30 - Perfect for street/travel
04:07 - My recommendation
05:04 - Downsides
05:35 - Focus Tab mod
06:03 - Conclusion
#zeiss #leica #zeiss35mm
![Bangladesh Vlog - Leica M-A, December 2022
I headed to Bangladesh again with Sarah at the end of 2022, and share some snippets here from the streets of Dhaka using the Leica M-A. From Old Dhaka and Sadarghat to Kawran Bazar and Mohakhali, youll get a sense of what its like exploring and photographing this dense capital city.
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►LINKS
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ
🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog
►FILM PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR USED:
Leica M-A rangefinder - https://amzn.to/3AgScRs
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3xPVny8
Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F2 - https://amzn.to/3xQF6sN
Ilford HP5 35mm - https://amzn.to/3PKUkY5
Kodak Colorplus 200 - https://amzn.to/3py7sVi
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO:
DJI Action 2 - https://amzn.to/3knvFhA
Canon EOS R6 - https://amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - https://amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Rode Wireless Go II - https://amzn.to/3dOdGxx
Rode PodMic - https://amzn.to/3c8XOFw
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - https://amzn.to/3T4JMoZ
Rocket air blower - https://amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - https://amzn.to/32rEuub
Canon 5D MK IV - https://amzn.to/3KeOBbh
Canon EF 100mm Macro - https://amzn.to/3cb4zql
The Essential Film Holder - https://clifforth.co.uk/EXA/
L116T LED light - https://amzn.to/3dk3EQu
Negative Supply copy stand, film carriers, and light source - https://www.negative.supply/shop (Use the code PUSHINGFILM10 for 10% off at Negative Supply [excludes sale items])
🎞 Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at https://gumroad.com/a/307123315
►SOCIAL
Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF
Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm
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https://twitter.com/pushingfilm
Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/
Sarah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahruhullah/
►MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO
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Get 2 months FREE when you join Artlist using our link! - http://bit.ly/2vNloCi
►WEBSITE
🏠 https://www.exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
Note: Many of the above links are Amazon or other affiliate links, which you can use to purchase items at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, support me with a small commission for any purchases (which is greatly appreciated!)
►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro - Sadarghat, Old Dhaka
04:09 - Kawran Bazar
09:02 - Mohakhali
12:23 - Thoughts on street photography in Bangladesh
#bangladesh #dhaka #leica Bangladesh Vlog - Leica M-A, December 2022](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DBwe9iIKGz0/mqdefault.jpg)





![Shooting Film in Lebanon 2022
A vlog from Lebanon in June 2022. Sharing my experience shooting film throughout the country, with a focus on street photography. I visit film labs, chat with locals, and talk about my experience visiting the country of my heritage for the first time since the mid-90s.
►SUPPORT
☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
►LINKS
👨🏽 Maher Attar (Art District Beirut) - http://www.maherattar.com/
🖼 Art District Beirut on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artdistrictlebanon/
📸 Mo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ri_fo/
🌍 Digital Fountain - https://digitalfountain.space/
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ
🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog
👨🔬 Open-Lab (My colour film dev & scans) - https://open-lab.com.au/
►FILM PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR USED:
Pentax 645N with Pentax-A 75mm 2.8
Leica M-A rangefinder - https://amzn.to/3AgScRs
Zeiss Biogon 35mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3xPVny8
Zeiss Sonnar 50mm F1.5 - https://amzn.to/3H9Bdp7
Voigtlander Ultron 28mm F2 - https://amzn.to/3xQF6sN
Kodak Pro Image 100 - https://amzn.to/3o0tI99
Rollei Superpan 200 - https://amzn.to/3Bc8cVz
Kodak Portra 400 - https://amzn.to/3BO2TgJ
Kodak Gold in 120 - https://decisivemoment.com.au/kodak-gold-200-120-film/
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO:
Realme 7 Pro
Fujifilm X100V - https://amzn.to/3csu9Hl
Rode Wireless Go II - https://amzn.to/3dOdGxx
Rode Videomic Me - https://amzn.to/3pFCHh2
Glimmer Glass 49mm - https://amzn.to/3B09NPO
►WHAT I USE FOR HOME DEVELOPING AND SCANNING:
Paterson developing tank - https://amzn.to/3T4JMoZ
Rocket air blower - https://amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - https://amzn.to/32rEuub
Canon 5D MK IV - https://amzn.to/3KeOBbh
Canon EF 100mm Macro - https://amzn.to/3cb4zql
The Essential Film Holder - https://clifforth.co.uk/EXA/
L116T LED light - https://amzn.to/3dk3EQu
Negative Supply copy stand, film carriers, and light source - https://www.negative.supply/shop (Use the code PUSHINGFILM10 for 10% off at Negative Supply [excludes sale items])
🎞 Negative Lab Pro: for converting scans - Get a free trial at https://gumroad.com/a/307123315
►SOCIAL
Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF
Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm
https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/
https://twitter.com/pushingfilm
Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/
Sarah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahruhullah/
►MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO
🎵 All music via Artlist.io - High-quality music & SFX for your projects.
Get 2 months FREE when you join Artlist using our link! - http://bit.ly/2vNloCi
►WEBSITE
🏠 https://www.exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro, Beirut streets
02:18 - Beirut photo labs, gallery
03:13 - Shooting with Mo
04:10 - Interview with Mo
06:00 - Streets of Bourj Hammoud
06:42 - Best Color Photo Lab interview
07:56 - Photo Palladium Beirut
09:10 - Corniche - Zeytouneh photography
12:51 - Seaside, mountains, nature
14:06 - Tripoli street photography
17:35 - Conclusion
Note: Many of the above links are Amazon or other affiliate links, which you can use to purchase items at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, support me with a small commission for any purchases (which is greatly appreciated!)
#lebanon #streetphotography #vlog Shooting Film in Lebanon 2022](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FT9TtNCE42c/mqdefault.jpg)

![Film Scans can make or break your photos
When the film scan makes all the difference between a throwaway image and a keeper!
► Support the Channel
☕ Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm
📘 Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip
👕 Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
►What I use for DIY Film scanning & developing
Canon EF 100mm Macro - https://amzn.to/3n3M1NI
Essential Film Holder - https://clifforth.co.uk/EXA/
L116T LED light - https://amzn.to/3mSCDfQ
Paterson developing tank - https://amzn.to/3T4JMoZ
Rocket air blower - https://amzn.to/2G0pZpN
Negative sleeves - https://amzn.to/32rEuub
Negative Binder (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3To4AZ4
Negative Binder (Adorama) - https://howl.me/cjtc62QZbyo
Negative Supply DIY scanning tools - https://www.negative.supply/shop -Use the code PUSHINGFILM10 for 10% off at Negative Supply [excludes sale items]
I use Negative Lab Pro for converting scans - Get a free trial at https://gumroad.com/a/307123315
►Other Links
▶️ My Film Scanning playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcqmJm1H3_v0YVQaHa2YnUiE-JIDNuvW3
💬Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF
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📷 Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/
📺 My Personal Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ
🧾 My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog
🌍 Urth filters & camera accessories - https://urth.sjv.io/pushingfilm
►GEAR USED FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO:
Canon EOS R6 - https://amzn.to/3VH9AIH
Canon RF 35mm 1.8 - https://amzn.to/3R8EOqH
Atomos Monitor - https://amzn.to/3BdVVAI
Rode PodMic - https://amzn.to/3c8XOFw
►WEBSITE
🏠 https://www.exaframe.com
I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.
If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
Note: Many of the above links are Amazon or other affiliate links, which you can use to purchase items at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, support me with a small commission for any purchases (which is greatly appreciated!)
#filmphotography #filmscanning Film Scans can make or break your photos](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FjQZPS4Ue6E/mqdefault.jpg)

