Zeiss Distagon
35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Leica Summarit
35mm f/2.5

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.5
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 At its widest, the 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 1.7 f-stops
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Leica 35mm f/2.5

Much smaller diameter 51 mm vs 1981 mm
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 38.8x smaller lens at the end
Shorter 34 mm vs 122 mm
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 3.6x shorter
Lighter 220 g vs 0.8 kg
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 3.9x lighter
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Leica 35mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f:f/1.4
35mm f/2.5 :f/2.5
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$1,087
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S.

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S.

Portrait lens
Auto focus Has autofocus
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S. vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S. vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,117
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Diameter Much smaller diameter
Length Shorter
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Lighter
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Diameter Much smaller diameter
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Lens

$860
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Pentax-k

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$280
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Pentax-k vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Diameter Larger diameter
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5

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