Zeiss Distagon
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 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 $1,969.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $479 cheaper (more than 20% 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 PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED: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
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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
Auto focus Has autofocus
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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 Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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 Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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