Zeiss Distagon
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly shorter 69 mm vs 91 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly smaller diameter 65 mm vs 81 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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 45mm f/2.8
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 telephoto 45 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef:28 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

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 45mm f/2.8
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 45mm f/2.8
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 45mm f/2.8
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 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification Has better macro
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 45mm f/2.8
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 Has a wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$479
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
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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