Comparison of Zeiss 35mm f/2 Milvus 2/35 and Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD SP (Model F045)

Attribute	Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD SP (Model F045) ×	Zeiss 35mm f/2 Milvus 2/35 ×
Aperture (f)	1.40 - 16.00	2.00 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	72	58
Notes	Moisture-resistant construction; Available mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F; Included Accessories: Flower-shaped hood, caps, pouch.	Available lens mounts: Canon EF (ZE), Nikon F (ZF.2); Weather-sealed construction to protect against dust and moisture; Hood and lens caps included.
Closest Focus (m)	0.3	0.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.2	0.19
Diameter (mm)	80.9	77
Type	Wide Prime	Wide Prime
APS Equivalent	-	1.5x: 52.5mm; 1.6x: 56mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	Image Circle	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	35.00	35.00
Brand	Tamron	Carl-zeiss
Name	Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD SP (Model F045)	Zeiss 35mm f/2 Milvus 2/35
Weight (g)	815	649
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	rounded
Lens Construction	14 elements in 10 groups, including 4 LD (Low Dispersion) and 3 GM (Glass Molded) aspherical elements; BBAR-G2 coating; Fluorine coating	9 elements in 7 groups, including 1 Anomalous Partial Dispersion element; Enhanced Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	63.40	62.00
Length (mm)	104.8	81.3
35mm Equivalent	1.5x: 52.5mm; 1.6x: 56mm	-
Focus Details	Internal with USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive); Continuous manual focus mechanism	Manual focus only