Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 vs Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC Detailed Comparison

Zeiss Carl Distagon T 225 vs Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC

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Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Samyang 20mm F1.8

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Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 over Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC

Reasons to choose Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 vs Samyang 20mm F1.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25	Samyang 20mm F1.8
Brand	Zeiss	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$629.98	$439.00
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	25mm	20mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2	F1.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	11	13
Optical Groups	10	12
Special Elements	unknown	Two aspherical + 3 ED elements, Ultra Multi Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.2m
Max Magnification	0.17X	unknown
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	No AF
Full Time Manual	N/A	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	570g	497g
Diameter	71mm	83mm
Length	95mm	88mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	67mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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