The new Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZF lens was announced back in September of 2010. The lens is scheduled to be released in Q1 of 2011 and Adorama is already taking pre-orders. Once this Zeiss lens becomes available, I have planned a hands-on comparison with the new Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G.
Technical specifications:
Focal length: | 35 mm![]() |
Aperture range: | f/1.4 – f/16![]() |
Number of elements/groups: | 11/9 |
Focusing range: | 0.3 m – infinity![]() |
Angular field** (diag./horiz./vert.): |
63/54/37 °![]() |
Coverage at close range: | 18 x 12 cm (close-up)![]() |
Image ratio at close range: | 1:5 (close-up)![]() |
Filter thread: | M 72 x 0.75![]() |
Weight: | 830-850g![]() |
Length with caps: | 120-122mm![]() |
Mounts: | ZF.2 (F bayonet) ZE (EF bayonet) ![]() |
Lens design:
Sample image: