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Zeiss Carl Distagon T 2,815 Nikon F (FX) Review

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815

Main Features

  • 15mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 95mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 730g.
  • Diameter: 103mm
  • Length: 135mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.11x
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Overview


Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815 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
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus
Pricey


Lens Mount

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 is compatible with cameras that have a 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 T2,8/15 is also available in Canon EF mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 has a maximum diameter of 103mm and total length of 135mm. It weighs 730g / 25.8 oz.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 has a filter thread of 95mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15:

  • 95mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 95mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 95mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 has a fixed focal length of 15mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.5mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 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 T2,8/15 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.11x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 20mm f1.8G ED: 0.23x - (Compare)
  • Nikon PC 19mm F4E ED: 0.18x - (Compare)

Aperture

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups .

Lens Hood

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Lens
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T 2,815 Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
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Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8D ED
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Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2
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35mm FF 649gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
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35mm FF 370gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 3,518 Lens Carl Zeiss Distagon T 3,518
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35mm FF 470gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 947gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 15mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 12

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.11X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 730g
Diameter 103mm
Length 135mm
Materials All-metal construction
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 95mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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