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 40mm f2.8 STMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 830g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 120mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.2x
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 130g.
- Diameter: 68mm
- Length: 22mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.18x
Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Distagon T1.4 35 over Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
Focal Length – Wide
35mm
vs
40mm
5mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Max Magnification
0.2x
vs
0.18x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
40mm
vs
35mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
130g
vs
830g
700g lighter
Diameter
68mm
vs
78mm
10mm smaller in diameter
Length
22mm
vs
120mm
98mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 vs Canon 40mm f2.8 STM Specs Table
General
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35
Canon 40mm f2.8 STM
Brand
Zeiss
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
40mm
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
F2.8
Min Aperture
F16.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
7
Optics
Optical Elements
11
6
Optical Groups
9
4
Special Elements
unknown
1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.2X
0.18X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Stepper motor
Full Time Manual
N/A
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Unit
Distance Scale
Yes
No
DoF Scale
Yes
No
Distance Scale
Yes
No
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
830g
130g
Diameter
78mm
68mm
Length
120mm
22mm
Materials
metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
72mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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