Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D.
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 Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Slightly cheaper $359.95 vs $1,004.00
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 The best price we've seen is $644 cheaper (2.8x less)
Slightly shorter 46 mm vs 64 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 263 g vs 480 g
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 Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:64 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:25 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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 Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
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 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f 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
Length Longer
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
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
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

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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