Carl Zeiss today has introduced the wide-angle lens Distagon T* 2/28 ZE with EF bayonet, suitable for all analog and digital EOS camera models. With an initial aperture opening of 1:2, it is among the most light-intense of its kind in its focal length. From landscape photography at dawn to interior shots with weak lighting and close-up portraits, the Distagon T* 2/28 ZE offers photographers plenty of room for creativity when a tripod is not used. Following the recent introduction of its two ultra-wide-angle lenses, the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE and the T* 2,8/21, the new Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is Carl Zeiss’ first moderate wide-angle lens with EF bayonet.
Despite its high light intensity and complex retro-focus construction, the Distagon T* 2/28 ZE has a compact build. These characteristics make the lens a highly versatile and performance-driven tool for all types of photographers. Even with its wide angle, the lens enables photographers to play fully with an image’s depth of focus. With a wide aperture opening, for example, one can effectively separate the motif from its background. With a small aperture opening, photographers can use the sharpness of the lens system for the entire image range. The floating elements design guarantees high imaging performance each time, from close-ups to infinity, enabling the photo- grapher to make razor-sharp close-up images of even the tiniest objects. Thanks to the Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating and meticulously crafted lenses, the new Distagon T* 2/28 ZE deals effortlessly with reflections and stray light. Brilliant pictures work every time, even under tough lighting conditions such as a breaking dawn.
| Technical specifications: |
| *All technical data is taken from Carl Zeiss website |
| Focal length: |
28 mm |
| Aperture range: |
f/2 – f/22 |
| No. of elements/groups: |
10/8 |
| Focusing range: |
0.24 m – infinity |
| Angular field: |
74/64/45° (diag./horiz./vert.) |
| Coverage at close range: |
18 x 12 cm (close-up) |
| Image ratio at close range: |
1:4.7 (close-up) |
| Filter thread: |
M 58 x 0.75 |
| Dimensions (with caps): |
ø 72.4 mm, length 96 mm |
| Weight: |
580 g |
| Mounts: |
ZF (F bayonet) ZK (K bayonet) ZE (EF bayonet) |
| Accessories: |
Lens hood included |
The Distagon T* 2/28 ZE will be available starting autumn for a suggested retail price of EUR 965.55
