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 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD with a length of 78mm, is 21mm 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 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. Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD weighs 555g, which means it is 15g (2%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 which has a weight of 570g.
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 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 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
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 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 450mm.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.