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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

More magnification 1:2.3 (0.4x) vs 1:5.6 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $1,699.00 vs $1,999.95
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The best price we've seen is $301 cheaper (around 20% less)
Zeiss Distagon  T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef:f/2
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef:25 mm
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,490

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699

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

Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949

Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

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