Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G 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
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly cheaper $1,299.00 vs $1,999.95
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 The best price we've seen is $701 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 24 mm
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 Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
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
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f 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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 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
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 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM 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
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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

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