The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z and the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM 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. Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM with a length of 62mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 54mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM's 53mm 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 Biogon T2,8/28 ZM weighs 230g, 37% (138g) lighter than the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z's weight of 368g.
Filter Threads
The Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Carl Zeiss Biogon T2,8/28 ZM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
