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Zeiss Carl Distagon T 228 Nikon F (FX) Review

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228

Main Features

  • 28mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 520g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 93mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.24m
  • Max Magnification:0.21x
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 Overview

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228 Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.24m / 9.4 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus

Lens Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is compatible with cameras that have 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.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a maximum diameter of 64mm and total length of 93mm. It weighs 520g / 18.3 oz.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a filter thread of 58mm.

Focal Range

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a fixed focal length of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 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).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.21x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m.

Aperture

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups .

Lens Hood

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.21X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 520g
Diameter 64mm
Length 93mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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