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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL'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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL weighs 195g, 65% (375g) 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.