Canon
TS-E 90mm f/2.8
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 80% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 90 mm vs 45 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Better wide angle 45 mm vs 90 mm
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 2x better wide angle
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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
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Compared to tilt-shift 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
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II 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
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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 90mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Much more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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

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