Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Pentax SMC
DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

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 Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro.
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 Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Slightly lighter 215 g vs 480 g
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 2.2x lighter
Slightly shorter 47 mm vs 64 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly cheaper $696.95 vs $1,004.00
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 The best price we've seen is $307 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Learn more about
the Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

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
DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro:47 mm
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
DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
Magnification Has worse macro
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 SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

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
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
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
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

Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Much less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Pentax SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS

Lens

$247
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Compare the SMC DA 40mm f/2.8 XS vs the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Much less magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

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