The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED and the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L 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. Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Canon TS-E 17mm f4L with a length of 107mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED's 83mm 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. Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED weighs 730g, which means it is 90g (10%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L which has a weight of 820g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) 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
Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 17mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27.2mm.
