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

Auto focus Yes vs No
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Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Cheaper $629.00 vs $1,490.00
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The best price we've seen is $861 cheaper (2.4x less)
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

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/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f: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  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479

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 - $1,699

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom 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
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor

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
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
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299

Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
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 Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300

Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

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