The expert for half-light
Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2/28 with EF bayonet
The breaking dawn is a special time for photographers. When the early-morning sun reluctantly chases away the still-glistening dew on the trees, this delicate transition between night and day creates moments of calm and anticipation. But without a tripod at hand, these shots will only succeed with a lens that can handle intense light.
Carl Zeiss today introduces 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 photographer 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.
For more information, visit www.zeiss.com/photo.
Technical specifications:
Focal length 28 mm
Aperture range f/2 – f/22
Number of elements/groups 10/8
Focusing range 0.24 m – infinity
Angular field* (diag./horiz./vert.) 74/64/45°
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
Mounts ZF (F bayonet)
ZK (K bayonet)
ZE (EF bayonet)
Accessories Lens hood included
* refers to small camera format
Photo: Distagon T* 2/28 ZE – for creative freedom even under difficult lighting conditions.
