Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Rokinon
24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef.
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 Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Cheaper $609.00 vs $1,843.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,234 cheaper (3x less)
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef Learn more about
the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

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
24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Magnification Has better macro
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a narrower 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 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Low light lens

$549
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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 Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$649
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro

Low light lens

$549
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

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