Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,284.00 vs $1,969.00
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 The best price we've seen is $685 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Slightly shorter 91 mm vs 108 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 24 mm
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 Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Tilt-shift Both are tilt-shift lenses Help
Incredible selective focus
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED:24 mm
TS-E 45mm f/2.8:45 mm

Compared to tilt-shift lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Aperture 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 TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$649
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tilt-shift Is 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
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
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 TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Tilt-shift 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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Tilt-shift 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

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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