The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 28mm f2.8 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 Canon 28mm f2.8 with a length of 43mm, is 50mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 28mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 67mm 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. Canon 28mm f2.8 weighs 185g, which means it is 335g (64%) 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 Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Canon 28mm f2.8 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 Canon 28mm f2.8:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 28mm f2.8 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Canon 28mm f2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28's widest aperture value is
F2.0.