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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
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 Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 14mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,479.00 vs $1,969.00
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 The best price we've seen is $490 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED:24 mm
14mm f/2.8D ED:14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum 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 Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum 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 Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
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
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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

Advantages

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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

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

Low light lens

$675
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Much wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length 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
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$780
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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