The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED 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. Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 with a length of 84mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED's 84mm 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. Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED weighs 430g, which means it is 40g (8%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18 which has a weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T3,5/18:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has the Pentax KAF2 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 , and for the Pentax KAF2 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
Samsung D-Xenon 12-24mm F4 ED has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
