ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F Mount

Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F
Precision Manual Wide-Angle Prime – Fast f/2 Aperture, Distagon Optical Design, Floating Elements & Electronic CPU Interface

The Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 is a high-performance, manual focus wide-angle prime lens engineered for full-frame FX-format and DX-format Nikon F-mount cameras. Combining a classic 35mm focal length with a bright f/2 maximum aperture, this lens provides selective focus control and low-light performance ideal for photojournalism, street photography, travel, and environmental portraits.

Optically, the lens utilizes a Distagon retrofocus design incorporating a floating elements system and an anomalous partial dispersion element to suppress chromatic aberrations, field curvature, and distortion for high edge-to-edge sharpness. Each optical surface is coated with Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coatings to maximize light transmission, suppress flare and ghosting, and deliver high contrast and color fidelity.

Housed in an all-metal barrel with smooth focus throw mechanics, the lens features physical depth-of-field and distance scales alongside an aperture ring with 1/2 EV click-stops. As a ZF.2-series optic, it incorporates a built-in electronic CPU interface, enabling camera-based aperture control, full exposure metering support, EXIF data communication, and in-camera focus confirmation indicators on compatible Nikon DSLRs.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Distagon Optical Design with Floating Elements: Maintains optical resolution and sharpness across the entire focusing range down to close-up distances.

Carl Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating: Minimizes internal lens reflections, ghosting, and flare to produce images with high contrast and natural color balance.

All-Metal Precision Construction: Engineered with a durable metal lens barrel, smooth manual focus ring, and engraved depth-of-field scales.

Electronic CPU (ZF.2 Interface): Supports camera-controlled aperture adjustment, complete EXIF metadata transmission, and electronic focus confirm LED indicators.

Fast f/2 Maximum Aperture & 9-Blade Diaphragm: Benefits low-light handheld shooting and produces smooth, natural background blur.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Manual Focus Wide-Angle Prime Lens

Lens Mount System: Nikon F Native (FX Full-Frame & DX Format Compatible)

Focal Length: 35 mm (35mm Equivalent on DX: 52.5 mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.0

Minimum Aperture: f/22

Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8 inches / 30 cm

Optical Construction: 9 Elements in 7 Groups (Floating Element Design)

Focus Control: Manual Focus Only with Integrated CPU (Focus Confirm Support)

Aperture Control: Manual Aperture Ring (1/2 EV Click-Stops) or Camera-Controlled

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 58 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.8 x 2.7 inches / 72.0 x 68.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 1.16 lb / 530 g