Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Tokina
10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 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 Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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More magnification 1:2.6 (0.4x) vs 1:12 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 4.5x larger in your photo
Cheaper $579.00 vs $1,395.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $816 cheaper (2.4x less)
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX 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
10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX 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

$2,089
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly 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 EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 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
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f 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 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX 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

$938
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

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