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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35

Canon EF

Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
570 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
99 mm

At a Glance

This 35 mm prime for full frame Canon EF has an f/2 maximum aperture and is focused manually only. The wide opening allows shorter shutter times when light is scarce. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 weighs 570 g and focuses down to 30 cm. Street, reportage and everyday scenes are its typical territory.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
35 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
570 g (1.26 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Length
99 mm (3.9 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 fit?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 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 56 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* 2/35 compared

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

LensZeiss Distagon T* 2/35Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 IISamyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/1.4f/1.4
Weight570 g300 g710 g710 g
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm20 cm30 cm30 cm
Length99 mm78 mm111.5 mm111.5 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 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* 2/35 weigh?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 weighs 570 g. It is 99 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 use?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 56 mm in full-frame terms.

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