Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Narrower aperture

f/27

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM goes 0.6 f-stops narrower

Cheaper

$759.00

$2,159.00

The best price we've seen is $1,400 cheaper (2.8x less)

More zoom

2.2x

More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:6 (0.2x)

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo

Slightly lighter

385 g

0.6 kg

More than 40% lighter

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

Learn more about
the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Good wide-angle

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	10 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:	14 mm

Poor telephoto

EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	22 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:	14 mm

competitors

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a fixed aperture

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349

Has better macro

Has a fixed aperture

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349

Lacks autofocus

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479

Slightly cheaper

Wider aperture

Narrower aperture

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly cheaper

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$908

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Cheaper

Slightly more magnification

Not a fisheye

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609

Cheaper

More magnification

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Slightly cheaper

Slightly more magnification

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
vs
Canon
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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