Zeiss Distagon
T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 90mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 90 mm
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 5x better wide angle
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 90mm 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
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:12 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3.5x larger in your photo
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Better telephoto 90 mm vs 18 mm
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 5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $1,099.00 vs $1,395.00
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 The best price we've seen is $296 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly smaller diameter 74 mm vs 87 mm
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 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 90mm 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
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089
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 90mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179
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 90mm 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
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 90mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Auto focus Has autofocus
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 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
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 Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f 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
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

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification More magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

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