Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AIS.
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 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 20mm f/2.8 AIS captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Cheaper $649.00 vs $1,395.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $746 cheaper (2.1x less)
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm 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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f:18 mm
20mm f/2.8 AIS:20 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Wide angle lens

$4,395
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 20mm 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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

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
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 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 20mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 20mm 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 Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

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