Zeiss Distagon
21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
 vs
Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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
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 Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f.
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:18 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
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f
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

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$749
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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