Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm 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* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Cheaper $1,004.00 vs $2,199.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,195 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly shorter 64 mm vs 90 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 480 g vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:25 mm
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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 Has worse macro
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 w/Universal Viewfinder

Leica Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 w/Universal Viewfinder

Wide angle lens

$6,295
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Much more expensive
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 w/Universal Viewfinder vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$3,195
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Lowest price More expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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