Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

Yes

Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

More magnification

1:2.7 (0.4x)

1:4.5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

More zoom

2.2x

More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly cheaper

$1,499.00

$1,969.00

The best price we've seen is $470 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor telephoto

PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED:	24 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:	35 mm

competitors

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Has a wider aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949

Slightly shorter

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly larger diameter

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749

Wider aperture

More magnification

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649

Much wider aperture

Cheaper

Not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$1,490

Wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

Not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Slightly cheaper

Not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Cheaper

Slightly more magnification

Not a fisheye

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Image stabilization

Cheaper

Not a fisheye

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089

Is a prime lens

Less magnification

Less zoom

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Cheaper

Not a fisheye

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459

Cheaper

Slightly more zoom

Not a fisheye

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
vs
Canon
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM