Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $1,903.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $596 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
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
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 90 mm vs 131 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:17 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1:6.7 (0.1x)
TS-E 17mm f/4L:1:7.1 (0.1x)

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
Fisheye Is a fisheye 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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
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 Is a fisheye lens
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
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 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
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
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
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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$599
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 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
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

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef 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
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
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 Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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