Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

Yes

Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines

More magnification

1:2.9 (0.3x)

1:6.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Much wider aperture

f/1.4

f/3.5

At its widest, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops

Slightly cheaper

$1,549.00

$1,949.00

The best price we've seen is $400 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Slightly smaller diameter

94 mm

107 mm

More than 10% smaller lens at the end

Slightly lighter

0.6 kg

0.8 kg

Around 20% lighter

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the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

competitors

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef*

Low light lens

$1,699

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,099

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675

Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T Canon-ef*

Low light lens

$1,283

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Significantly narrower aperture

Slightly smaller diameter

Slightly longer

Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179

Less magnification

Narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099

Significantly narrower aperture

Wider aperture

Worse wide angle

Slightly less magnification

Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749

Significantly narrower aperture

Wider aperture

Slightly longer

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Slightly wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Cheaper

Shorter

Wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089

Fisheye lens

Slightly smaller diameter

Significantly narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Cheaper

Slightly lighter

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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Canon
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM