Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited vs Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Pentax

HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited

Zeiss

Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK

Verdict at a glance

Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK is faster by 0.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.2), letting in more light.

Specification comparison
Spec	HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited	Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK
Brand	Pentax	Zeiss
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Type	Prime	Prime
Focal length	21mm	21mm
Max aperture	f/3.2	f/2.8 (faster)

Pentax HD Pentax-DA 21mm f/3.2 ED AL Limited

A pancake-style wide prime for Pentax APS-C giving about 32mm equivalent. It is a Limited lens with a metal body.

Pros

Slim
Metal build
HD coating

Cons

Slow aperture
Not sealed

Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZK is a wide-angle prime lens covering 21mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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