The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift 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. Laowa 17mm f4 Shift is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Canon TS-E 17mm f4L with a length of 107mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Laowa 17mm f4 Shift also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L's 89mm 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. Laowa 17mm f4 Shift weighs 770g, which means it is 50g (6%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 17mm f4L which has a weight of 820g.
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 17mm f4 Shift has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Laowa 17mm f4 Shift is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
