Zeiss 15 vs Canon 14

[RGF]

I have found limited reviews of this pair.

From what I have read the Canon falls off faster and to a greater degree in the edges/corners than does the Zeiss.

Has anyone compared this pair? Is my summary correct? Anything else to add?

Thanks

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

From the images I've seen, the Zeiss is head and shoulders better, and priced to match.

Of course, there are some with enough money to buy it as a hobby, but many of them are not expert reviewers.

I'm waiting on a Lens Rental Review, perhaps he did one and I missed it. Here is what Roger says.

http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/nikon/lenses/wide-angle/zeiss-zf.2-15mm-f2.8-for-nikon#

You can easily see the difference here: Its sharper center, mid frame, and ciorners.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=794&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=454&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

 

[noisejammer]

The link shows several things, but the big one is the distortion that the 14L2 displays. It's CA is a bit harsh too.

Whatever your choice, it's a lot of moolah. So - assuming you still want to play, you might consider the TS-E 17/4L. It can be used to provide coverage equivalent to 11.8 mm (in pano mode as a 52x24 frame) or about 12.3 mm (when you make up a 4-exposure 50x32 image and 12.8 mm when used to simulate a 48x36 MF frame.)

Beside the versatility of the tilt and shift, the lens also accepts a 1.4x tc and is difficult to distinguish from the 24/3.5L (except that the field curvature is different.)

Fwiw, this is exactly why I don't own a ZE 15/2.8... I use a tripod for landscapes and architecture.

 

[privatebydesign]

I have used two different 14mm MkII's, they were both totally underwhelming. I couldn't recommend one to anybody going from my experience with them.

 

[infared]

Zeiss 15mm vs Canon 14mm is no contest. Zeiss wins.
I am deciding between Zeiss 15mm and Canon TSE 17mm. That is a tough decision.

 

[RGF]

I want to go as wide as I can. Also I normally shoot at F8 or F11, almost never wide open

 

[privatebydesign]

What is your intended output?

I know a world leading (in his field) pro photographer and his primary lens is the Sigma 12-24, he absolutely swears by it.

I have the 17 and it is without equal in the ultra wide stakes, even if the Zeiss is fractionally "sharper" the additional functionality of the TS-E make it a far more accomplished lens.

 

[RGF]

What is your intended output?

I know a world leading (in his field) pro photographer and his primary lens is the Sigma 12-24, he absolutely swears by it.

I have the 17 and it is without equal in the ultra wide stakes, even if the Zeiss is fractionally "sharper" the additional functionality of the TS-E make it a far more accomplished lens.

Prints, 16x24 (or a tad bit larger), slightly cropped, using a 5DM3.

 

[tron]

What is your intended output?

I know a world leading (in his field) pro photographer and his primary lens is the Sigma 12-24, he absolutely swears by it.

I have the 17 and it is without equal in the ultra wide stakes, even if the Zeiss is fractionally "sharper" the additional functionality of the TS-E make it a far more accomplished lens.

I would get the TS-17 (Actually I do have it!)

As you said it has no equal. Period!

 

[Sebring5]

Everyone told me to get the Ts-e 17mm tilt shift when I asked about the Zeiss 15mm. I bought it and I'm keeping it. Definitely works for me. I got the right information.

 

[ecka]

For me it is Zeiss 15/2.8 vs TS-E 17L.

 

[risc32]

i'd love a zeiss 15mm but decided to slum it with a samyang 14mm. It gets it done just fine, better(sharper) than my 16-35mmv2 was. The build seems okay, but Roger at lensrentals says internally it's not so great, but as he points out, one could buy new replacement for the cost of a typical repair to something like the canon 14mml.

 

[RGF]

i'd love a zeiss 15mm but decided to slum it with a samyang 14mm. It gets it done just fine, better(sharper) than my 16-35mmv2 was. The build seems okay, but Roger at lensrentals says internally it's not so great, but as he points out, one could buy new replacement for the cost of a typical repair to something like the canon 14mml.

Thanks - I must say I am not a fan of use and toss lenses. If they will not hold up, I'll tend to skip them