Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
When comparing Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* and Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.8 compared to the 3.1 aperture of Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 and Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*:
| Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 | Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* | |
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| Brand | Cooke | Zeiss |
| Weight | 10300 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Missing | |
| Focal Length | 35 - 140 mm | 28 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic | Yes | Missing |
| Anamorphic Squeeze Factor | 2 | Missing |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 72 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Missing |
| Aperture Range | 3.1 - 22 | Missing |