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Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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.

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

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)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

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.

LensZeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMCZeiss Distagon T* 2/35
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/2
Weight830 g690 g690 g570 g
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm77 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm30 cm30 cm30 cm
Length120 mm109 mm109 mm99 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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