The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 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 53mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon 35mm f1.8G's 70mm 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. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 200g, which means it is 370g (64%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 which has a weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f1.8G:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's widest aperture value is
F2.0.