Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 vs Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T*
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 365 g lighter (165 g vs 530 g)
- You want a compact lens: 37 mm vs 76 mm long
Pick the Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T* if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
9 differences| Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 | Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tokina
|
Contax
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
165 g
lighter
|
530 g
|
| Length |
37 mm
shorter
|
76 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
62.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.22 m
closer
|
0.24 m
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
5 elements / 5 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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250 g lighter vs 1 stop faster