Lens Summary
Brand: Zeiss
Also Known As: Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Release Date: 2011-10-27
MSRP Price: $1699
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The wide angle Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Lens is the most advanced version of the legendary Distagon, a high-performance manual focusing lens with close focus capabilities, first introduced in 1961. The Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE is a recalculation of this design, with an exceptionally fast f/2 maximum aperture, for use with modern SLRs and DSLRs using either full-frame or smaller sensors.
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.9 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 81° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 11 |
| Lens Groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 25cm |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 7.3 x 9.8cm |
| Weight | 600g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
MTF Chart
A sharp and contrasty lens, usable wide open, with good bokeh (for a wide-angle). As is often the case with Zeiss lenses, the vignetting is quite conspicuous at large apertures. Size, weight, handling, and construction quality are ideal, as is always the case with Zeiss SLR lenses.