Zeiss Distagon
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Cheaper $1,283.00 vs $2,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,016 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Smaller diameter 65 mm vs 107 mm
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 Around 40% smaller lens at the end
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 69 mm vs 90 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
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
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
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
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef:28 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:17 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef 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
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k

Low light lens

$519
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Pentax-k vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 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
Aperture Wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Lighter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m 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

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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