Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
24-70mm f/2.8 *
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Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 *
Auto focus Yes vs No
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More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * Learn more about
the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 *

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
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
Slightly cheaper $1,299.00 vs $1,998.00
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 The best price we've seen is $699 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly shorter 91 mm vs 111 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

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No significant shared competitors found.

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Wide angle lens

$898
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 *

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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