Contax Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* vs f/2.8 PC–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 want the lighter lens to carry: 125 g lighter (600 g vs 725 g)
Pick the f/2.8 PC–Distagon T* if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
5 differences| f/1.4 Distagon T* | f/2.8 PC–Distagon T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
600 g
lighter
|
725 g
|
| Length |
76 mm
shorter
|
85.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
9 elements / 9 groups
|
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- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Diameter
- 70 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both