Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
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 Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Slightly cheaper $1,395.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $448 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:21 mm
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:18 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
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
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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
Auto focus Has autofocus
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
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 Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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* 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
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
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
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

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

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