Contax Zeiss 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* vs 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Both are Contax N lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 50 g lighter (570 g vs 620 g)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 1 m
- You want a compact lens: 71 mm vs 106 mm long
Pick the 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 85mm at the long end
Spec differences
8 differences| 24-85mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-85mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Weight |
570 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
71 mm
shorter
|
106 mm
|
| Diameter |
90 mm
|
78 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
1 m
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax N both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both