Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 85 mm f/2 ZM vs Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Budget |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m | 0.9 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 450 g | 309 g |
| Length | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 54 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 43 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2007 | 2006 |
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Comparing Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 85 mm f/2 ZM (85 mm, f/2) and Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM (85 mm, f/4).
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM is the lightest at 309 g, Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 85 mm f/2 ZM weighs 450 g.
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 85 mm f/2 ZM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM can focus closest at 0.9 m minimum focus distance.
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