Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Pentax 40mm F2.8 L Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 90g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 15mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.4m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 570g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 99mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.19x
Our Winner: Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 Limited over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 235
40mm
vs
35mm
5mm more Tele coverage
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
90g
vs
570g
480g lighter
63mm
vs
72mm
9mm smaller in diameter
15mm
vs
99mm
84mm shorter
49mm
vs
58mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
35mm
vs
40mm
5mm Wider coverage
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
2
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
0.3m
vs
0.4m
can focus closer to the subject
0.19x
vs
0.13x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Pentax 40mm F2.8 L vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35 All Features
General
Pentax 40mm F2.8 L
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35
Brand
Pentax
Zeiss
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
40mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
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
9
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
5
9
Optical Groups
4
7
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.4m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.13X
0.19X
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Unknown
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Unknown
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
90g
570g
Diameter
63mm
72mm
Length
15mm
99mm
Materials
Unknown
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
49mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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