Contax Zeiss 40-80mm 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 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 540 g lighter (605 g vs 1145 g)
- You want a wider view: 40mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.8 m
- You want a compact lens: 87 mm vs 186 mm long
Pick the 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You need more reach: 210mm vs 80mm at the long end
Spec differences
8 differences| 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 70-210mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
40-80mm
|
70-210mm
|
| Weight |
605 g
lighter
|
1145 g
|
| Length |
87 mm
shorter
|
186 mm
|
| Diameter |
67 mm
slimmer
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
closer
|
1.8 m
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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