The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 and the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM 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 24mm f1.4L II USM with a length of 87mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM has a larger diameter of 94mm 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 weighs 520g, which means it is 130g (19%) lighter than the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM which has a weight of 650g.
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 Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 and the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is also available in the Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 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 a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 24mm f1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4mm.
