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differences

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

Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.2x vs 1x
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More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f:21 mm
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:35 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f:1x
AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:2.2x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
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
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Zeiss Distagon  T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Lowest price More expensive

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

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999

Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly 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

Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom

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