The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM 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 T2/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM with a length of 55mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM's 52mm 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 C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM weighs 200g, 64% (370g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has a 43mm 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 T2/35:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in the Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
