Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

$1,395
18 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/3.5

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5 users at B&H Photo Video

"Excellent sharpness and contrast.Solidly built and very smooth focusing."

"Solidly built and love the feel of finely machined parts. Very sharp corner to corner and has sharper contrast and colors than my other 12-24mm lens."

"Only draw back is that it's not autofocus"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
89.8°
18mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
66.5°
27.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great wide angle lens
	18 mm

Cons

The Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	18 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	18 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/3.5
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	No	below average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	Unknown
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	90°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	90°	below average
	Wide vertical	67.4°	above average
	Telephoto vertical	67.4°	below average
	Wide diagonal	100.5°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	100.5°	below average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	66.5°	below average
	Wide vertical	47.4°
	Telephoto vertical	47.4°	below average
	Wide diagonal	76.5°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	76.5°	below average

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Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f lens?

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Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

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