Contax Zeiss 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 80-200mm f/4 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 need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 75 g lighter (605 g vs 680 g)
- You want a wider view: 40mm vs 80mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 87 mm vs 160 mm long
Pick the 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 80mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1 m vs 1.2 m
Spec differences
7 differences| 40-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
40-80mm
|
80-200mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
605 g
lighter
|
680 g
|
| Length |
87 mm
shorter
|
160 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
|
1 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, diameter, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Diameter
- 67 mm both
- Filter thread
- 55 mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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