Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 40-80mm f/3.5 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: 285 g lighter (320 g vs 605 g)
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 40mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 1.2 m
- You want a compact lens: 68 mm vs 87 mm long
Pick the 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You need more reach: 80mm vs 70mm at the long end
Spec differences
7 differences| 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
28-70mm
|
40-80mm
|
| Weight |
320 g
lighter
|
605 g
|
| Length |
68 mm
shorter
|
87 mm
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
67 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
1.2 m
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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