Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

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 Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2.
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 M. ED 12mm f/2
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Cheaper $799.00 vs $1,843.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,044 cheaper (2.3x less)
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
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 M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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
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 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
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

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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