Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Zeiss
CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Cheaper $1,843.00 vs $3,900.00
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 The best price we've seen is $2,057 cheaper (2.1x less)
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.9 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
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 Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Shorter 80 mm vs 109 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 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
CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef:25 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
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
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 CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
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 CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Auto focus
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
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$609
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Pentax-k vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM vs the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

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