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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
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 Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $749.00 vs $1,490.00
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The best price we've seen is $741 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly more zoom 1.8x vs 1x
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Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f:21 mm
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef:28 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
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef:1.8x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Lens

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
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
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

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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