Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon vs Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (165 g vs 280 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.25 m
- You want a compact lens: 37 mm vs 50 mm long
Spec differences
8 differences| Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon | Tokina SL 28 28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Contax
|
Tokina
|
| Weight |
280 g
|
165 g
lighter
|
| Length |
50 mm
|
37 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
62.5 mm
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
6
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 7 groups
|
5 elements / 5 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon
The Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon is a manual-focus wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.8 for Contax/Yashica mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes