Zeiss Distagon
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $1,490.00 vs $1,999.95
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 The best price we've seen is $510 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 Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
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 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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 Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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