Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
When comparing Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* and Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T*, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 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 Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* and Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*:
| Zeiss Loxia Planar 2/50 T* | Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* | |
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| Brand | Zeiss | Zeiss |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Missing |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 | 2.8 |
| Type | Zoom | Missing |