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differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

More magnification 1:4.5 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
More zoom 2.2x vs 1x
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More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,498.89 vs $2,159.00
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The best price we've seen is $660 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 14 mm
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2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fisheye Both are fisheye lenses Help
Extremely wide circular images
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:16 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:35 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm

Compared to fisheye lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349

Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749

Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997

Fisheye Is not a fisheye lens
Zeiss Distagon  T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Weight Slightly heavier

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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