The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM and the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon 14mm f2.8L USM with a length of 89mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM's 77mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM weighs 550g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM which has a weight of 560g.
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/15 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 14mm f2.8L USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm.
