Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Cheaper

$799.00

$2,159.00

The best price we've seen is $1,360 cheaper (2.7x less)

Slightly more magnification

1:6.5 (0.2x)

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Learn more about
the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Good wide-angle
	14 mm

	Poor telephoto
	14 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor magnification

14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:	1:6.5 (0.2x)
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:	1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Is a zoom lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Is slightly more expensive

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

Is a tilt-shift lens

Is slightly more expensive

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350

Slightly cheaper

Slightly lighter

Auto focus

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

Not a fisheye

Slightly larger diameter

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759

Narrower aperture

Cheaper

Not a fisheye

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

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Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
vs
Canon
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM