Zeiss Distagon
T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 15 mm vs 45 mm
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 3x better wide angle
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE 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
Cheaper $1,299.00 vs $2,950.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,651 cheaper (2.3x less)
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 15 mm
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 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
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
T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:15 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye 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 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$349
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 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
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED 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 Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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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