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Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*

Both are Contax/Yashica 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: 825 g lighter (320 g vs 1145 g)
  • You want a wider view: 28mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • You want a compact lens: 68 mm vs 186 mm long

Pick the 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You need more reach: 210mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Contax Zeiss 28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* and the Contax Zeiss 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
28-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Type
Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
28-70mm
70-210mm
Weight
320 g lighter
1145 g
Length
68 mm shorter
186 mm
Diameter
70 mm slimmer
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m closer
1.8 m
Optical design
9 elements / 8 groups
15 elements / 12 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Contax both
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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