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Zeiss Carl Distagon T 225 vs Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25

Wideangle Prime | Canon EF

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225
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Schneider PC 28mm f2.8

Perspective Control Prime | Canon EF

Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 vs Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 25mm focal range and a max aperture of F2 whereas Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 28mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 Key Specs

  • 25mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 600g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 98mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x

Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 Key Specs

  • 28mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format:
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 565g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 89mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 with a length of 89mm is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25's 73mm diameter.

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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 weighs 565g, 6% (35g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25's weight of 600g.


Lens Mounts

Both Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 and Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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 T2/25 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is also available in Pentax KAF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Focal Range

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 40mm.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8mm.

Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 over Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8

Focal Length - Wide 25mm vs 28mm 3mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diameter 73mm vs 75mm 2mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
Reasons to choose Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8 over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225
Focal Length - Tele 28mm vs 25mm 3mm more Tele coverage
Weight 565g vs 600g 35g lighter
Length 89mm vs 98mm 9mm shorter

Common Strengths of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 and Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 and Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f2.8
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust



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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 vs Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 Schneider PC 28mm f2.8
Brand Zeiss Schneider
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 25mm 28mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2 F2.8
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 11 12
Optical Groups 10 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.17X 0.17X
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type None None
Full Time Manual N/A N/A
Focus Method Unknown Unknown
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 600g 565g
Diameter 73mm 75mm
Length 98mm 89mm
Materials Unknown metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 67mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Unknown Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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