Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L 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

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:2.7 (0.4x)

1:6.2 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Much wider aperture

f/1.4

f/3.5

At its widest, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops

Slightly shorter

87 mm

108 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly cheaper

$1,549.00

$1,969.00

The best price we've seen is $420 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

competitors

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949

Has a narrower aperture

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

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675

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

Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T Canon-ef*

Low light lens

$1,283

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Has a narrower aperture

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 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284

Has a narrower aperture

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

Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Auto focus

Wider aperture

Not a tilt-shift lens

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Slightly worse wide angle

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

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Slightly wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Cheaper

Shorter

Wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089

Fisheye lens

Slightly smaller diameter

Significantly narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Cheaper

Slightly lighter

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM