Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
35mm f/1.4 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
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 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 35mm f/1.4 AIS captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS

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
35mm f/1.4 AIS:61 mm
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f:25 mm
35mm f/1.4 AIS:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$3,195
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 35mm f/1.4 AIS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS 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
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 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 35mm f/1.4 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Auto focus Auto focus
Length Shorter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

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