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Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon

28 mm · f/2.8 · Contax/Yashica

The Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon is a 28 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Contax/Yashica mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
28 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Contax/Yashica
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame75.4°28 mm
APS-C (1.5×)53.6°43 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)51.6°45 mm
Micro Four Thirds42.2°56 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
28 mm9.4 m4.7 m3.3 m2.4 m1.7 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)9.8 s @ f/2.817.9 s
Full frame (45 MP)8.2 s @ f/2.817.9 s
APS-C (24 MP)7.7 s @ f/2.811.7 s

Cameras that fit (1)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon equivalent to on APS-C?
About 42 mm (1.5×) or 45 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon compatible with?
It fits Contax 35mm film: full frame (see the full list above).