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Contax Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 Distagon T* vs PC–Distagon T*

Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Distagon T* if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 480 g lighter (245 g vs 725 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 46 mm vs 85.5 mm long

Pick the PC–Distagon T* if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.4 m

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Contax Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 Distagon T* and the Contax Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 PC–Distagon T*
Distagon T* PC–Distagon T*
Weight
245 g lighter
725 g
Length
46 mm shorter
85.5 mm
Diameter
62.5 mm slimmer
70 mm
Filter thread
55 mm
86 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m
0.3 m closer
Optical design
6 elements / 6 groups
9 elements / 9 groups
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Contax both
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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