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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/2.8D.
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/2.8D

Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $529.00 vs $1,490.00
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The best price we've seen is $961 cheaper (2.8x less)
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

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/2.8D: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 AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

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

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

Lens

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

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
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
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Low light lens

$629

Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999

Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569

Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus

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