The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD with a length of 78mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a larger diameter of 99mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35'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. Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD weighs 555g, which means it is 275g (33%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has a 72mm 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 Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a focal range of 28-300mm and
10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8 - 480mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.
