Zeiss Distagon
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Smaller diameter 65 mm vs 107 mm
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 Around 40% smaller lens at the end
Slightly cheaper $1,283.00 vs $1,949.00
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 The best price we've seen is $666 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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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 More than 30% 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 24mm f/3.5L II
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
More magnification 1:2.9 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 70% larger in your photo
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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 24mm f/3.5L II:24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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
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 24mm f/3.5L II
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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 24mm f/3.5L II
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Low light lens

$549
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification More magnification
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,099
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 EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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