The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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 T2,8/15 is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 with a length of 66mm, is 69mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8's 75mm 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 Z 50mm F2.8 weighs 260g, which means it is 470g (64%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F2.8:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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 T2,8/15 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 50mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.5mm.
