Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 vs Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1

Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 vs Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1

When comparing Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 and Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.3 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 Master Prime 16mm T1.3 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3

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.

2. Lens Type Comparison

The Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 is a Prime lens while the Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1 is a Zoom lens. Whether or not a zoom lens or a prime lens is what you need, is up to you to decide; they both have their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3 and Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1:

	Zeiss Master Prime 16mm T1.3	Cooke 35-140mm Anamorphic/i T3.1
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Cooke
Weight	Missing	10300 g
Lens Mount	Missing
Focal Length	16 mm	35 - 140 mm
Largest Aperture	1.3	3.1
Anamorphic	Missing	Yes
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor	Missing	2
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	72 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Aperture Range	Missing	3.1 - 22