The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 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 T2/25 is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Nikon 35mm f1.4G with a length of 90mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f1.4G has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25's 71mm 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 Distagon T2/25 weighs 570g, 5% (30g) lighter than the Nikon 35mm f1.4G's weight of 600g.
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 Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 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 T2/25 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 35mm f1.4G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 37.5mm.
