The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 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. Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 with a length of 99mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's 72mm 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 T2/35 weighs 570g, 9% (60g) lighter than the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA's weight of 630g.
Filter Threads
The Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35:
Lens Mounts
The Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
