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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:1x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1.7x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture 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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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
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
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Length Is shorter
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 Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
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 Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
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
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 Tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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