Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
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 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $569.00 vs $1,395.00
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 The best price we've seen is $826 cheaper (2.5x less)
More zoom 1.9x vs 1x
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 More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 18 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f:18 mm
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Zoom range Poor zoom Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f:1x
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1.9x
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 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k

Lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZK T* Pentax-k vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Wide angle lens

$4,395
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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