Zeiss Carl Distagon T1.4 35 vs Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1.4 35 vs Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Distagon T1.4 35 over Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM

Focal Length – Tele	35mm vs 28mm	7mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.18x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM over Carl Zeiss Distagon T1.4 35

Focal Length – Wide	28mm vs 35mm	7mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	310g vs 830g	520g lighter
Diameter	74mm vs 78mm	4mm smaller in diameter
Length	56mm vs 120mm	64mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Carl Zeiss Distagon T1.4 35 and Canon EF 28mm f1.8 USM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 vs Canon 28mm f1.8 USM 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 Distagon T1,4/35	Canon 28mm f1.8 USM
Brand	Zeiss	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	28mm
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	F1.4	F1.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	11	10
Optical Groups	9	9
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.2X	0.18X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	N/A	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	830g	310g
Diameter	78mm	74mm
Length	120mm	56mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	72mm	58mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	EW-63II
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Hard Case LHP-C10 Soft Case ES-C9 / LP814
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