Contax Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* vs f/2.8 Distagon T*
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/1.4 Distagon T* if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.4 m
Pick the f/2.8 Distagon T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 355 g lighter (245 g vs 600 g)
- You want a compact lens: 46 mm vs 76 mm long
Spec differences
7 differences| f/1.4 Distagon T* | f/2.8 Distagon T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
600 g
|
245 g
lighter
|
| Length |
76 mm
|
46 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
62.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
closer
|
0.4 m
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
6 elements / 6 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both