Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8
 vs
Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Cheaper $1,299.00 vs $2,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,200 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly smaller diameter 81 mm vs 107 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 17 mm
Help
 More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 45 mm
Help
 2.6x better wide angle
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Tilt-shift Both are tilt-shift lenses Help
Incredible selective focus
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:17 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:1:6.2 (0.2x)
TS-E 17mm f/4L:1:7.1 (0.1x)

Compared to tilt-shift lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
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
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L 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
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Lighter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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