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

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

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)

1:6.7 (0.1x)

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

Slightly shorter

108 mm

131 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly lighter

0.7 kg

1 kg

Around 30% lighter

Slightly smaller diameter

83 mm

98 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

Slightly more zoom

1.7x

More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

competitors

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

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

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Is a fisheye lens

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

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

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Has a wider aperture

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

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750

Is a fisheye lens

Is shorter

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

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

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Has a wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199

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

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296

Fisheye lens

Auto focus

Not a tilt-shift lens

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT 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

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299

Wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

Significantly wider aperture

Less magnification

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

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

Not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Wide angle lens

$780

Shorter

Cheaper

Much wider aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Cheaper

Shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization

Slightly cheaper

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Fisheye lens

Slightly lighter

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

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Slightly less zoom

Slightly less magnification

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

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED