Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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Canon
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Shorter 94 mm vs 131 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 80 mm vs 98 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:Nikon AF-S
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1:6.7 (0.1x)
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared 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
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$938
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor 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
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 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L 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
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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