Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 28-85mm f/3.3 Vario-Sonnar T*
Both are Contax/Yashica zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 415 g lighter (320 g vs 735 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
- You want a compact lens: 68 mm vs 98 mm long
Pick the 28-85mm f/3.3 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You need more reach: 85mm vs 70mm at the long end
Spec differences
8 differences| 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 28-85mm f/3.3 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
28-70mm
|
28-85mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/3.3
|
| Weight |
320 g
lighter
|
735 g
|
| Length |
68 mm
shorter
|
98 mm
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
85 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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