Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 vs Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0

Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 vs Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0

When comparing Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 and Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2 — this means that you may buy both Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 and Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

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

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 or Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

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 Ultra Prime 12mm T2 and Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2	Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Cooke
Weight	Missing	1900 g
Focal Length	12 mm	35 mm
Largest Aperture	2	2
Type	Prime	Prime
Aperture Range	Missing	2 - 22