The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 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. Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 114mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 with a length of 90mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25'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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 weighs 480g, 15% (90g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3's weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 is also available in Pentax KAF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-200mm and
8.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25 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.
