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Contax Zeiss 100mm f/3.5 Sonnar T* vs f/4 S-Planar T*

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

Pick the f/3.5 Sonnar T* if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)

Pick the f/4 S-Planar T* if

  • You want a compact lens: 48.5 mm vs 61 mm long

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Contax Zeiss 100mm f/3.5 Sonnar T* and the Contax Zeiss 100mm f/4 S-Planar T*
f/3.5 Sonnar T* f/4 S-Planar T*
Type
Telephoto
Macro
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/4
Length
61 mm
48.5 mm shorter
Diameter
61 mm
62.5 mm
Min focus distance
1 m
not listed
Optical design
5 elements / 4 groups
6 elements / 4 groups
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Brand
Contax both
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
100mm both
Weight
285 g both
Filter thread
55 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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