Zeiss
CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS.
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Significantly cheaper $499.95 vs $3,900.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $3,400 cheaper (7.8x less)
Lighter 249 g vs 0.9 kg
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 3.6x lighter
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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
CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef:25 mm
28mm f/2.8 AIS:28 mm
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
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
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
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 Auto focus
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 O.I.S. vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Low light lens

$3,995
Weight Lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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