Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef.
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly lighter 470 g vs 0.7 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Slightly shorter 78 mm vs 89 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:4.5 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:4.5 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification Has better macro
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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus 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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
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
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

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

Low light lens

$675
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 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
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
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$899
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Nikon-f vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

Wide angle lens

$859
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM vs the 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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