Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

Yes

Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines

Slightly cheaper

$2,499.00

$2,950.00

The best price we've seen is $451 cheaper (around 20% less)

Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Auto focus
	Focus yourself

Poor telephoto

T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:	15 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:	17 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

Very expensive

T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:	$2,950.00
TS-E 17mm f/4L:	$2,499.00

competitors

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Has autofocus

Is a fisheye lens

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Has autofocus

Is a fisheye lens

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef*

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Has autofocus

Has a silent focus motor

Is a zoom lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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 Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349

Is slightly less expensive

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef.

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599

Significantly more magnification

Significantly narrower aperture

Worse wide angle

Slightly longer

Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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Zeiss Distagon
T 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*
vs
Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L