Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Slightly more magnification

1:5 (0.2x)

1:6.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly shorter

87 mm

109 mm

More than 20% shorter

Slightly cheaper

$1,549.00

$1,843.00

The best price we've seen is $294 cheaper (around 20% less)

Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Poor telephoto

T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:	21 mm
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM:	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Low light lens

$1,283

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999

Has better macro

Is a tilt-shift lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,950

More expensive

Slightly heavier

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

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299

Tilt-shift lens

Slightly shorter

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

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

Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$1,004

Shorter

Cheaper

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Slightly wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Image stabilization

More zoom

Much narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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.

“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

Zeiss Distagon
T 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*
vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM