Zeiss Distagon
T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
More magnification 1:2.3 (0.4x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better wide angle 25 mm vs 45 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss T* 25mm f/2 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 $1,299.00 vs $1,699.00
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 The best price we've seen is $400 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 25 mm
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 80% 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* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef:25 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 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* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
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 Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef
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
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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