Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Lensbaby
Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds.
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $179.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,664 cheaper (10.3x less)
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds Learn more about
the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
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
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
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 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Low light lens

$629
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

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