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Contax Zeiss 28-80mm 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 28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 240 g lighter (380 g vs 620 g)
  • You want a wider view: 28mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 1 m
  • You want a compact lens: 70 mm vs 106 mm long

Pick the 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* if

  • You need more reach: 200mm vs 80mm at the long end

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Contax Zeiss 28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* and the Contax Zeiss 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
28-80mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T* 70-200mm f/3.5 Vario-Sonnar T*
Type
Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
28-80mm
70-200mm
Weight
380 g lighter
620 g
Length
70 mm shorter
106 mm
Diameter
76 mm
78 mm
Filter thread
55 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.25 m closer
1 m
Optical design
7 elements / 7 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

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