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

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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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
More zoom 2.2x vs 1x
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 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,256.95 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $586 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:35 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 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:2.2x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price 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 AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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
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
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
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

$970
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

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