Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
7-14mm f/4 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
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 Olympus 7-14mm f/4 ED
Auto focus Yes vs No
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More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 7 mm vs 21 mm
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 3x better wide angle
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 7-14mm f/4 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
7-14mm f/4 ED:14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

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
7-14mm f/4 ED:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Weight Is lighter
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
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
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 Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
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 Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Length Is shorter
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

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
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
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

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Fisheye lens

$640
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix G 8mm/F3.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

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