The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM with a length of 62mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM's 53mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM weighs 230g, 39% (151g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM's weight of 381g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm.