Canon EF 14mm II vs 16-35mm II wide angle lens comparison

[@KarissaPukas]

This was fantastic! Thank you very much for this!!

[@Volvoman90]

That shot of the Eiffel Tower was absolutely PHENOMENAL.

[@KevinTaddonio]

agreed! awesome enough for me to put this lens on my credit card right now!

[@TheModernMusicsucks]

I think he has used the Canon 14mm f/2.8 L II USM as I use mine (I have that model). I do nature photography but I have used the 14mm f/2.8 to make small-ish things like Mushrooms, look much bigger, giving me the ability to take worm view photos of Mushrooms and other things my 100mm Macro is not ideal for. I call those photos Organic Skyscrapers. :)

[@NickMurray]

Thank you for the nice feed back. The T3i is a great camera and if pair it with the 10-22 lens you will get all the same results you see on my video. You are right however the 24 1.4 II L lens is acually my favorate lens of all time, it is the only lens always in my pack. I will be doing a video on it soon. All the best with your purchase!

[@BrandonKingVloggin]

It's absolutely beautiful! I was blown away by the quality after upgrading from the standard kit lens!

[@deb0atl]

Not a single comment about image quality. IQ is the biggest determining factor in choosing one of these lenses. I own both and while I love the versatility of the 16-35, it can't touch the 14mm prime's sharpness at ANY aperture.

[@raredreamfootage]

IQ is beaten like a dead horse. Every website talks about IQ. So I am glad Nick Murray is talking about other aspects not relating to IQ.

[@NickMurray]

On a APS-C camera 14mm = 22mm which is not very wide. Take a look at renting the 10-22mm that is one of the big advantages of having EF-S compatible camera you can use this lovely lens.

[@guillaumeerard]

Very helpful thanks. Given that I use my wide angle (17-40) mostly for Glidecam work, the zoom is not really useful for me (not mentioning having to rebalance the whole thing if I do zoom) so a prime seems like the best option, especially if it is lighter than the 16-35. The price however...

[@NickMurray]

Yes some in both particularly on full frame. But not that bad.

[@NickMurray]

I think there is so many amazing things you can do with a wide angle. I am never without one. If you can afford one get it. You will love it.

[@NickMurray]

The prime has it over the zoom in sharpness. Still the 16-35 is very sharp in the center of the frame

[@yuedevin]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your detail explaining of comparison from 14mm and 35mm lens.

[@NickMurray]

Yes the 10-22 is often over looked, and it is a shame because it really is an amazing lens.

[@supermanwhereareyounow3081]

Update, Hitech do make a filter system for the 14mmL II, it is called the Lucroit System. I love my 14mmL II, held off buying this lens until Hitech came out with the filter system. Got one now(second hand mint still under warranty until Jan 2014 for U$1500) and paired it with the 6D. The reason why I bought F.F is to use this lens and the original Canon 15mm Fisheye.

[@forsterl.stewart414]

Canon 16-35 mm f4 image stabilized lens brought state of the art sharpness to Canon's ultra wide lenses. Only the newer 11-24 f4 or the 16-35 f2.8 miii are as sharp but neither of these lenses have image stabilization and cost twice as much. And all other ultra wides are inferior.

[@theorn01]

Tamron 15-30mm easily fits in with the Canon 2.8 wide zooms. I just saw a 14mm 2.8 for under $900 AUD. I might buy it. I shot with that lens years ago and was extremely pleased with the results.

[@raredreamfootage]

I agree that the closest focusing distance is the top feature of the 14mm lens (and being rectilinear).

[@shayma95]

what about using the 14mm for film? do you think it's a good choice?

[@Twobarpsi]

Great review!! Looking for a 14mm 2.8 L II

[@NathalyCalle]

excellent clear and detail review/comparison...thanks

[@NickMurray]

No focus distance is from end of the lens. The 14mm is much better at close focus.

[@kenkorsh]

Great presentation ! what is your opinion of the 14mm II VS 14mm (NOt the upgraded model) sharpness, contrast, etc. thanks

[@bigshotgraffix5620]

Thanks! very helpful comparison

[@santora1957]

The only filter I like using, are UV or clear filters, for the sole purpose of protecting the lens. Especially when I'm shooting around water.

[@mexxian007]

Your videos are amazing. Looking forward to more uploads...

[@daryllstashlocked]

love your review, very helpful for a newbie like me. Thanks a lot.

[@DigitalSamTV]

with the great high iso performance now this is less of an issue as it was a few years ago

[@Oktopus450]

Hey, would you go now for a Canon 11-24mm f/4L USM ? Do you think it`s worth the price? +Nick Murray

[@BrandonKingVloggin]

I'm going to be sad letting go of my 10-22. Upgrading to full frame. I was always pleased with the result (never really pixel-peeped though). My 24-70 will have to do as my widest for now. But I've always eyed the 14mm. It's such beautiful glass

[@NickMurray]

I used the Canon 6D with a 50mm f1.4 or 24mm f1.4

[@pixelensphotography280]

Hi Nick, If i need to pick up a lens for both video and photo purpose for a cinematic wedding/ couple shoots which one is preferable? And if only video purpose? on mark 3

[@ColbyStewart1965]

Thank you for this great video. Going on a motorcycle touring trip next month. Would you recommend a wide angle lens; or is it just a matter of choice?

[@mod2013]

Thx for the comparison!

[@johnsmith1474]

A sharpness test of the corners would have added some value. You like wider, that's all we learned.

[@PontiRamanta]

on controlled environment, it's not an issue with today digic5+ camera that it's iso3200 was as clean as iso800 on digic4 camera. but on run & gun setup especially for documentary it's still an issue since you really have to works a lot with avaiable light. I have some unusable (but not many) footage because f1.4 doesn't help at all, even the best post-pro noise reduction can't fix it.

[@mnauta05]

Thanks a lot, you really hepled me to make a choice. Does this obejctive have an advantage on aps-c camera's? I dont't have a ff camera and I would like to rent this littlle bugger. Love your video's, thanks a lot.

[@dwalden74]

I appreciate lens reviews, but you need to get into more specifics. How about things like: comparing how sharp each lens is at different apertures? How each lens distorts, and the difference in distortion? How fast each lens is to auto-focus?

[@lafont720]

Considering that it is a prime lens does the 14mm do better with barrel distortion and sharpness in the edges than the zoom at 16mm? I would hope so for the extra 800.

[@NickMurray]

Yes it does a lot better job particularly on the edges

[@PontiRamanta]

EF 14mm f2.8L (mark I & II) and EF 16-35 f2.8L (make I & II) ARE rectilinear lenses, while EF 15mm f2.8 and EF 8-15mm f4L are fisheye/non-rectilinear lenses.

[@breakthroughvictoryfilms]

Great video. Thank you

[@prue1307]

Hi Nick I enjoy your posts so much. If you could have only 1 wide angle lens what would it be?

[@NickMurray]

My favorites are the 17-40 and the 14mm. I use the 14mm the most

[@luangrath]

Can you make an example of how to put a filter on this prime 14mm, I am curious !! Cause its a problem for me

[@dylantramp1684]

Hey nick i am looking to pick up a wide angle lens for myself, preferably a zoom but it isn't a hassle, though i want to try and pick up one thats in the 500-700 price range, if anyone can help me out that be awesome.

[@NickMurray]

Dylan Tramp You can get the excellent 17-40mm L for $700 new or for a crop sensor camera take a look at the new EF-S 10-18mm for only $300

[@dylantramp1684]

OK thanks mate, and are these canon or something like sigma?

[@NickMurray]

Dylan Tramp yes those are Canon, Sigma and Tamron do similar models. Look for the Sigma 10-20mm at around $650 but I think the Canon 10-18mm at half the price is a better buy

[@dylantramp1684]

Nick Murray Ok thanks man, im gonna pick up the 10-18mm, i know this is a side questions, i am looking to spend about simular price range on a flash, any good ones that i should look at?

[@normanmiller]

Nick Murray Isn't the 10-18 lens for a cropped frame?

[@messengersforliberty]

Curious about your opinion Nick when comparing the Canon 16-35mm f2.8 vs. the Canon 16-35mm f4. I've seen videos explaining how the f4 is sharper on the sides especially, but was curious about your thoughts when dealing with the two lenses. I do have a Canon C100, and use DSLR lenses for video, so the optical stabilizer seems on the f4 is enticing, but was curious how much it helps since the lenses themselves are wide angle. Anyways, curious if you have any thoughts on the subject matter???

[@olegasphoto]

messengersforliberty I also have c100 and a samyang 14mm lens. if you move slowly u can use it easily without IS. on 35mm IS is a must when shooting handheld.

[@sarasalman9057]

Hello Nick, what do you think of the 20-105mm?

[@NickMurray]

You mean the 24-105? It is a fine general purpose lens but being only f/4 it does nothing amazing.

[@PontiRamanta]

or if you were a videographer. for videomaking purposes, every f stop wider is critical in low light condition especially in run & gun environment, because the shutter speed is limited on 1/30 as the lowest, and most cinematic videographer use fixed shutter speed 1/50 @25fps or 1/48 @24 fps via magic lantern

[@kucelify]

Hi., What camera and lens did you use to record this video?

[@meh4062]

So happy to see these test shots. I still want a 14mm lol. Or I can try 24

[@JanneFlinck]

Im very beginner, so dont get mad, but why not just get fisheye?

[@NickMurray]

Yes a fisheye is another way to get very wide angle and a 15mm fisheye is in fact wider than the 14mm and much cheaper. The problem with fisheye lens is the distortion. Ever straight line become a curve and while you can fix some of that in post processing the fisheye effect is not desirable.

[@JanneFlinck]

Nick Murray aaa thanks.

[@menkaur]

how do those lenses compare in terms of image quality?

[@diamadragonz]

the 14mm is much sharper than the 16-35.

[@menkaur]

Uphar Dhowan actually, I checked that out later on. and I've found that at f/2.8, 16-35 ii is the sharper one (check out sample pics here www.juzaphoto.com/article.php?l=en&article=51 ). apparently, canon doesn't make good wide angle lenses

[@diamadragonz]

ur a idiot .

[@likebliss]

Uphar Dhowan an idiot*

[@cyrusIIIII]

Is 14mm prime good for landscape photography too?

[@Twobarpsi]

Yes!

[@0010011]

very useful thank you

[@billrhea]

Awesome video thanks.

[@giutubospatubo1546]

The biggest down side of the 14mm is the filter holder on the back. Can't even fit a cir. polar. That's a deal break for me.

[@lueisadude]

Great review...ty

[@OTEP1234567891011]

At 4:32, what kind of bike is that?! It looks like a Colnago. Off topic, I know, but I'm a fellow road cyclist and would love to know. :)

[@NickMurray]

No just a boring Cannonade

[@OTEP1234567891011]

Nick Murray Not boring at all! Your Cannondale has the almost exact same paint job as my Bianchi Intenso! Since I've never had this opportunity before, how do you carry your DSLR while cycling, if you don't mind me asking?

[@JUMOWA]

Is this the widest lense for canon with 2.8 aperture?

[@BruceLeroyUK]

GO TO ACTIVE CHANNEL CALLED MELCLAND Yes

[@GreyLightMedia]

Is there any vignetting on the 16-35mm and or the 17-40mm?

[@PastranaPureEvil]

hey, how about the 8-15 mm ? is it too extreme?

[@NickMurray]

The 8-15mm is not really a wide angle lens it is a fish eye lens, which is super wide but very distorted. Most of the time you would use it at 15mm because at 8mm it is just a circle in the frame. Do a search on 8-15mm images and you see what I mean.

[@une_olive]

What are the filter for the 14mm called ?

[@TomasRamoska]

Love 14mm...

[@NickMurray]

Drop in filter

[@KocaMetallec]

What about image quality ????

[@NickMurray]

Yes I am a kiwi

[@lauriemeageski4283]

great share

[@janplexy]

I got both lenses, but they are poor compared to Nikon's 14-24

[@GreyLightMedia]

Sorry I'm using a 5d mark iii (so full frame)

[@DigitalSamTV]

i have the 17-40 - very sharp, incredible lens. dont see the value of the 16-35 or 14 (unless you were specifically only shooting events and need the 2.8). when im shooting wide im almost never at the lowest F number. generally more around the F6.3 to F11

[@spife129]

dont know you are a camera guy too

[@robertsheehanii8096]

Speak louder or mix your audio better. I'm sure not going to watch a video I can't hear.

[@BastienStudio]

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