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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28

Canon EF

Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
520 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
93 mm

At a Glance

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 is a manual focus wide-angle prime for full frame Canon EF. Its f/2 aperture helps in low light, which matters for night sky work. It focuses down to 24 cm with a magnification of 1:4.69 (0.21x). The lens weighs 520 g. Landscape and reportage are further fitting subjects.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
8
Weight
520 g (1.15 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm (9.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.7 (0.21×)
Length
93 mm (3.66 in)
Diameter
64 mm (2.52 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 fit?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Distagon T* 2/28Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight520 g594 g565 g180 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm4.9 cm28 cm22 cm
Length93 mm89 mm89 mm25 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 weigh?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 weighs 520 g. It is 93 mm long with a diameter of 64 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 use?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45 mm in full-frame terms.

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