Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 vs Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG

Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 vs Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG

When comparing Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG and Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.3 compared to the 2 aperture of Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Master Prime 18mm 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

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 or Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG 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 Master Prime 18mm T1.3 and Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG:

	Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3	Zeiss Hollywood Distagon 2.0/28 T* AEG
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Zeiss
Lens Mount	Missing	Contax Yashica C/Y
Focal Length	18 mm	28 mm
Largest Aperture	1.3	2
Type	Prime	Prime