The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 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. Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 with a length of 88mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50's 72mm 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 Makro-Planar T2/50 weighs 530g, which means it is 870g (62%) lighter than the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 which has a weight of 1400g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 and the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Schneider PC-TS 2.8/50's widest aperture value is
F2.8.