Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/1.4 ZE/ZF.2 and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.8G ED. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/1.4 ZE/ZF.2 is a 35mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2011. The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.8G ED is a 35mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, released in 2014.

There is a 3 years difference between the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/1.4 ZE/ZF.2 and the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.8G ED — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.