Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8
 vs
Canon
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Cheaper $1,299.00 vs $2,159.00
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 The best price we've seen is $860 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 60% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 14 mm
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 More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 14 mm vs 45 mm
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 3.2x better wide angle
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
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:1:6.2 (0.2x)
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
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
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
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 Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
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
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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