
Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 830 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 120 mm
At a Glance
Light gathering is the main strength of this 35 mm prime for full frame Nikon F, with its f/1.4 maximum aperture allowing short shutter times and very shallow depth of field. The Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 is focused by hand only, down to 30 cm. It is heavy at 830 g. It suits street photography, reportage and everyday use.
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/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 830 g (1.83 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Length
- 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Diameter
- 78 mm (3.07 in)
Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 fit?
The Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 | Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 | Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Weight | 830 g | 690 g | 690 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 120 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 99 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35: FAQ
Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 have autofocus?
No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 have image stabilization?
No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 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* 1,4/35 weigh?
The Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 weighs 830 g. It is 120 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.
What filter size does the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 use?
The Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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