Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/4.5
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 At its narrowest, the T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef goes 4.6 f-stops narrower
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 T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
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More zoom 2.4x vs 1x
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 Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:5.1 (0.2x) vs 1:12 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Cheaper $499.00 vs $1,395.00
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 The best price we've seen is $896 cheaper (2.8x less)
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:18 mm
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Zoom range Poor zoom Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:1x
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:2.4x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$399
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake 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 Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$429
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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