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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Cheaper $1,395.00 vs $2,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $904 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly lighter 470 g vs 0.8 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 87 mm vs 107 mm
Help
 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Slightly more magnification 1:7.1 (0.1x) vs 1:12 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:18 mm
TS-E 17mm f/4L:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:1:12 (0.1x)
TS-E 17mm f/4L:1:7.1 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM 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 Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 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 wider aperture
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE 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
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
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED 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

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology