Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon vs f/2 Distagon T*
Both are Contax/Yashica prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the f/2.8 Distagon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 250 g lighter (280 g vs 530 g)
- You want a compact lens: 50 mm vs 76 mm long
Pick the f/2 Distagon T* if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
5 differences| f/2.8 Distagon | f/2 Distagon T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/2
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
280 g
lighter
|
530 g
|
| Length |
50 mm
shorter
|
76 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 7 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
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- Brand
- Contax both
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 28mm both
- Diameter
- 62.5 mm both
- Filter thread
- 55 mm 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
Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T*
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