Quick answer
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 25mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 specifications
- Brand
- Carl Zeiss
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2?
At 25mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 25mm | 71.5° | 81.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 38mm | 51.3° | 60° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2?
It is a fixed 25mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 25mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 38mm on full frame, with a 51.3° horizontal and 60° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
