Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Nikon Nikkor MF 18 mm f/3.5 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18 mm f/3.5 ZF/ZK/ZE. The Nikon Nikkor MF 18 mm f/3.5 is a 18mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 1970. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18 mm f/3.5 ZF/ZK/ZE is a 18mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, released in 2008.

There is a 38 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor MF 18 mm f/3.5 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18 mm f/3.5 ZF/ZK/ZE — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.