Contax Zeiss 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Both are Contax N zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 85mm vs 80mm at the long end
Pick the 28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (380 g vs 570 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.5 m
Spec differences
7 differences| 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
24-85mm
|
28-80mm
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
380 g
lighter
|
| Length |
71 mm
|
70 mm
|
| Diameter |
90 mm
|
76 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
7 elements / 7 groups
|
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- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax N both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both