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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly smaller diameter 87 mm vs 107 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
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 TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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
More magnification 1:2.9 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 70% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 90 mm vs 109 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:21 mm
TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens 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 TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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

Advantages

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

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

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef

Low light lens

$609
Aperture Much wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Much wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

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