Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Cheaper

$999.00

$1,843.00

The best price we've seen is $844 cheaper (around 50% less)

More zoom

2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor telephoto

T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:	21 mm
12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX :	24 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor zoom

T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:	1x
12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX :	2x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Has image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Zeiss Distagon T 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Is slightly more expensive

Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649

Cheaper

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799

Auto focus

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

$499

Slightly cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Zeiss Distagon
T 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f*
vs
Nikon Nikkor
12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX