Zeiss Distagon
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Shorter 69 mm vs 108 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Slightly cheaper $1,283.00 vs $1,969.00
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 The best price we've seen is $686 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 65 mm vs 83 mm
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 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef:28 mm
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED:24 mm
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

$2,199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED 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 Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED 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
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$459
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,087
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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
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

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