Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 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 Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $439.00 vs $1,004.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $565 cheaper (2.3x less)
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

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
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k:59 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
30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k:30 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared 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
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the Tri-Elmar-Mf/16-18-21mm f/4 w/Universal Viewfinder vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens

$697
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the SMC DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

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
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

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Pentax SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL

Low light lens

$217
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 35mm DA L f/2.4 AL vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL

Pentax SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL

Lens

$647
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Low light lens

$349
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Pentax-k

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