Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8

Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 Sample Photos

Sharpness is outstanding from maximum aperture | 1/60 sec | f/2.8 | 15.0 mm | ISO 1400 High-Res	Exposures often need compensating when the lens is stopped down | 1/800 sec | f/8.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res
A useful hyperfocal scale is provided | 1/400 sec | f/11.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	Contrast remains high, even when shooting into the light | 1/125 sec | f/7.1 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res
1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	1/60 sec | f/2.8 | 15.0 mm | ISO 1600 High-Res
1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	1/320 sec | f/11.0 | 15.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res

Value for Money

High quality optics don't usually come cheap, and this 15mm Zeiss lens is certainly no exception. Available for around £2350, it may be difficult for many photographers to justify such an outlay, even considering the excellent optical performance.

Nikon users also have the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8, which costs around £1300, as an option. This lens offers the flexibility of a zoom along with fast silent autofocus and an enviable reputation for optical quality. The older Nikon 14mm f/2.8 AF-D is also still available for a shade over £1200.

The Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X is the closest offering from a third party lens manufacturer. Although this lens isn't quite as wide as either the Zeiss or Nikon optics, it does cost considerably less at around £740.

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