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Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2) vs Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V

    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2) Lens
    Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V Lens
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
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      2 editorial reviews
      The Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75/1.5 is one of the most sought after vintage lenses. It is renowned and adored for its' unique bokeh which makes it a favourite among portraiture photographers. The lRead more
      Photographer Horatio Tan takes us through a night of using the Zeiss 75mm f1.5 Biotar for portraiture. And the results? They're gorgeous.Read more
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      Tokina's 12-28mm f4 II lens is amongst their excellent lineup of zoom lenses. Since our first impressions post, we've been playing with the lens a lot and getting up close and personal to many scenes.Read more
      Find out if the Tokina 12-28mm lens is right for you.Read more
      The Tokina AT-X 12-28mm F4 Pro DX is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C DSLR users. Incredibly well-built, the Tokina 12-28mm is a good match for larger cameras like the Canon EOS 7D that we tested it with. Read our Tokina AT-X 12-28mm F4 Pro DX Review to find out if it's worth considering instead of the Canon and Nikon alternatives.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Lens typeTelephotoWide angle
      Lens mount
      • M42
      • EXA
      		Canon EF

      Image properties

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Max Format size
      Full-frame
      APS-C
      Focal length< 7512 - 28

      Aperture

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Aperture max1.54
      Number of diaphragm blades129

      Focus

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Closest focusing distance0.80.3

      Optics

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      ConstructionFixedZoom

      Design

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Colour of productChromeBlack
      Hood suppliednoyes
      Filter threadyesyes

      Dimensions

      Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm F1.5 (version 2)
      Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX VTokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX V
      Weight15.87 oz19.05 oz
      Length2.99 in3.55 in
      Filter size2.28 in3.03 in

      Pros & Cons

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