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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 21 mm vs 35 mm
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 40% better wide angle
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,329.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $514 cheaper (around 30% less)
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:21 mm
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens 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 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Length Is shorter
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Tilt-shift Is a tilt-shift lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Lowest price More expensive
Weight 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 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification 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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Length Shorter
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

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