Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs AF-S 24mm f/1.4G 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

Much narrower aperture

f/32

f/16

At its narrowest, the PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED goes 2 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:2.7 (0.4x)

1:5.6 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Much wider aperture

f/1.4

f/3.5

At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops

Slightly shorter

89 mm

108 mm

Around 20% shorter

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Is slightly less expensive

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 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Has a narrower aperture

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 AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749

Has a narrower aperture

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,490

Has a narrower aperture

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 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750

Is slightly less expensive

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

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 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$675

Is slightly less expensive

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

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 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

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179

Fisheye lens

Auto focus

Not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639

Slightly cheaper

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Narrower aperture

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Narrower aperture

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye lens

Slightly cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Cheaper

Shorter

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED