Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:21 mm
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Length Shorter
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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