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Reasons to consider the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest, the 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,490.00 vs $1,999.00
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The best price we've seen is $509 cheaper (around 30% less)
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f:21 mm
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Magnification Has worse macro
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299

Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Auto focus Has autofocus
Length Is shorter
Magnification Has worse macro
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699

Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600

Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Lens

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609

Aperture Much wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675

Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Much wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

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