Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Shorter 64 mm vs 109 mm
Help
 More than 40% shorter
Cheaper $1,004.00 vs $1,843.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $839 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 480 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 More than 20% 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 Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f.
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

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
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
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:21 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
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 Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Magnification Has better macro
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$5,150
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
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 Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
Magnification Has better macro
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 Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,087
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
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
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

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