Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
 vs
Canon
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM.
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 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:4.5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $1,498.89 vs $1,903.00
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 The best price we've seen is $404 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly more zoom 2.2x vs 1.7x
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 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:Nikon AF-S
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:14 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:16 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm 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 Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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

$780
Length Shorter
Lowest price Cheaper
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
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
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Lowest price Cheaper
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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