Zeiss Distagon
T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Slightly better wide angle 21 mm vs 45 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
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 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
Slightly cheaper $1,284.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $559 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly shorter 91 mm vs 109 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 21 mm
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 More than 2x 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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef:21 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 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

$1,949
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture 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 TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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 Is slightly more expensive
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 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 Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED 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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm 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* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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
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
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef
Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens
Compare the Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 M vs the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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