Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8 AIS

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 28mm f/2.8 AIS.
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 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Cheaper $499.95 vs $1,843.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,343 cheaper (3.7x less)
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
28mm f/2.8 AIS:28 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
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 Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R 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 28mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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