The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX 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 Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a larger diameter of 73mm 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. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX weighs 340g, which means it is 230g (40%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 which has a weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the Nikon F (DX) 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 Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Canon EF 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 Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35's widest aperture value is
F2.0.