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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G with a length of 72mm, is 27mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 72mm.
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. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 305g, 46% (265g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's weight of 570g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 and the Nikon 35mm f1.8G have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 and the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G's widest aperture value is
F1.8.