Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Slightly better wide angle 21 mm vs 45 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
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 PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 21 mm
Help
 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:45 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Sony 500mm f/4 G

Sony 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$12,998
Max focal length Has a much shorter telephoto lens
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 500mm f/4 G vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 500mm f/4 G vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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
Auto focus Has autofocus
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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
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
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Length Slightly shorter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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