Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.4G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/1.4 ZE/ZF.2. The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.4G is a 35mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2010. 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.

There is a 1 year difference between the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35 mm f/1.4G and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35 mm f/1.4 ZE/ZF.2 — 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.