Zeiss Carl Distagon T 225 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 vs Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8Dto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 over Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D

Focal Length – Tele	25mm vs 24mm	1mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.17x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	7 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	270g vs 570g	300g lighter
Diameter	65mm vs 71mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Length	46mm vs 95mm	49mm shorter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Cons Of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 and Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 vs Nikon 24mm f2.8D All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25	Nikon 24mm f2.8D
Brand	Zeiss	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	25mm	24mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	7
Optics
Optical Elements	11	9
Optical Groups	10	9
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.3m
Max Magnification	0.17X	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	unknown
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Unknown	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	570g	270g
Diameter	71mm	65mm
Length	95mm	46mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	67mm	52mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	No
Hood Code	Unknown	HN-1
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Lens case CL-0715
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