Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 260g.
- Diameter: 68mm
- Length: 52mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.23m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 520g.
- Diameter: 64mm
- Length: 93mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.24m
- Max Magnification:0.21x
Our Winner: Canon EF 28mm f2.8 IS USM over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
260g
vs
520g
260g lighter
Length
52mm
vs
93mm
41mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.23m
vs
0.24m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Aperture – Wide
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter
64mm
vs
68mm
4mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification
0.21x
vs
0.2x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 All Features
General
Canon 28mm f2.8 IS USM
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28
Brand
Canon
Zeiss
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28mm
28mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F2.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
9
10
Optical Groups
7
8
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.23m
0.24m
Max Magnification
0.2X
0.21X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Unit
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
260g
520g
Diameter
68mm
64mm
Length
52mm
93mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
58mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
EW-65B
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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