The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 24mm f2.8D and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Nikon 24mm f2.8D with a length of 46mm, is 47mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 24mm f2.8D has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28's 64mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 24mm f2.8D weighs 270g, which means it is 250g (48%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 which has a weight of 520g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 24mm f2.8D has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 24mm f2.8D:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 24mm f2.8D and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon 24mm f2.8D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.