Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 vs Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9

Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2 vs Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9

When comparing Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9 and Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.9 compared to the 2 aperture of Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9

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 Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9 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 Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2	Zeiss Ultra Prime 85mm T1.9
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Zeiss
Focal Length	12 mm	85 mm
Largest Aperture	2	1.9
Type	Prime	Prime