Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1 vs Panavision Primo SL10

Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1 vs Panavision Primo SL10

When comparing Panavision Primo SL10 and Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Panavision Primo SL10 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.9 compared to the 2.1 aperture of Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Panavision Primo SL10 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Panavision Primo SL10

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1 or Panavision Primo SL10 if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1 and Panavision Primo SL10:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 10mm T2.1	Panavision Primo SL10
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Panavision
Weight	Missing	3000 g
Focal Length	10 mm	10 mm
Largest Aperture	2.1	1.9
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	61 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	Missing	116.3 mm