Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Cheaper $799.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,700 cheaper (3.1x less)
Slightly smaller diameter 86 mm vs 107 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1:6.5 (0.2x)
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens 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 TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification Has better macro
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens 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 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

$1,699
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens 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 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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef 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 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
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 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

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
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
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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