Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 45 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Slightly lighter 470 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
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 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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:12 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 18 mm
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 2.5x 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
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:18 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef:1:12 (0.1x)
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:1:6.2 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L 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* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC 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* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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
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 45mm f/2.8
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 T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f 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

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
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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 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 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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