The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 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 T2/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Nikon 35mm f1.8G with a length of 72mm, is 27mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 72mm.
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 35mm f1.8G weighs 305g, which means it is 265g (46%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 which has a weight of 570g.
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
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 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.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's widest aperture value is
F2.0.