The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 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 24-70mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 with a length of 84mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's 78mm 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 T3,5/18 weighs 470g, 6% (30g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has the Pentax KAF 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm.
