Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* vs Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F)
Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* vs Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F)
When comparing Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F) and Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 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 Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F)
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 Distagon 2.8/28 T* and Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F):
| Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* | Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 (Nikon F) | |
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| Brand | Zeiss | Zeiss |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Nikon F Mount |
| Focal Length | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Type | Missing | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 1.4 |