Zeiss Carl Apo Sonnar T2 135 vs Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2 135 vs Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TSto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2 135 over Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS

Focal Length – Tele	135mm vs 121mm	14mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	2 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	920g vs 965g	45g lighter
Diameter	84mm vs 89mm	5mm smaller in diameter

Pros Of Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS over Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2 135

Focal Length – Wide	121mm vs 135mm	14mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	12 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length	106mm vs 128mm	22mm shorter
Filter Thread	72mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.21m vs 0.8m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2 135 and Hartblei Superrotator Macro 120mm F4 TS

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 vs Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135	Hartblei Macro 120mm F4 TS
Brand	Zeiss	Hartblei
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	135mm	121mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	12
Optics
Optical Elements	11	6
Optical Groups	8	4
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.8m	0.21m
Max Magnification	0.25X	0.25X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Extending front
Distance Scale	Unknown	Unknown
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Unknown	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	920g	965g
Diameter	84mm	89mm
Length	128mm	106mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm	72mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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