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Zeiss Carl Distagon T 225 Canon EF Review

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225

Main Features

  • 25mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 600g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 98mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 Overview

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is a Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

Focal Range

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 has a fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 40mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 10 groups .

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Body Colour

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225


PROs
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
No Autofocus
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 25mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 600g
Diameter 73mm
Length 98mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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