Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P vs Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)

Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P vs Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)

When comparing Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P or Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2):

	Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L S P	Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Panavision
Weight	Missing	4700 g
Focal Length	15.5 - 47 mm	40 - 80 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	Yes
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor	Missing	2
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	99.1 cm
Type	Zoom	Zoom