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differences

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

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D.
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 Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $479.00 vs $1,490.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,011 cheaper (3.1x less)
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f:21 mm
20mm f/2.8 D:20 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Zeiss Distagon  T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zeiss Distagon  T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,395

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

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299

Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
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
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
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 20mm f/2.8 D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture

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