Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D Detailed Comparison

Zeiss Carl Distagon T 235 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 35mm f2D

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235 over Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235

Price	$387 vs $616	Cheaper by $229
Diaphragm Blades	7 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	205 g vs 570 g	365 g lighter
Diameter	65 mm vs 72 mm	7 mm smaller in diameter
Length	45 mm vs 99 mm	54 mm shorter
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 58 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 vs Nikon 35mm f2D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35	Nikon 35mm f2D
Brand	Zeiss	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$616.00	$386.95
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F2.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	9	6
Optical Groups	7	5
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.19X	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	570g	205g
Diameter	72mm	65mm
Length	99mm	45mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	58mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	HN-3
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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