Zeiss Distagon
T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Auto focus Yes vs No
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More zoom 1.9x vs 1x
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 More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $569.00 vs $1,117.00
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 The best price we've seen is $548 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 97 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 367 g vs 0.5 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
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* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Auto focus Auto focus
Length Shorter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Pentax-k

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Pentax-k

Low light lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Pentax-k vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$826
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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