Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D

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 Nikon 16mm f/2.8D.
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 Nikon 16mm f/2.8D
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $749.95 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,093 cheaper (2.5x less)
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
16mm f/2.8D:16 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
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 16mm f/2.8D

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

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor 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 M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Sony 500mm f/4 G

Sony 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$12,998
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 500mm f/4 G vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Magnification More magnification
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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