Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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 more magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:6 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 3x larger in your photo

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

Narrower aperture

f/32

f/27

At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED goes 0.5 f-stops narrower

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

22 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Cheaper

$759.00

$1,749.00

The best price we've seen is $990 cheaper (2.3x less)

More zoom

2.2x

More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better wide angle

10 mm

45 mm

4.5x better wide angle

Slightly lighter

385 g

0.7 kg

Around 50% lighter

Slightly shorter

90 mm

112 mm

Around 20% shorter

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:	f/32
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	f/27

Poor telephoto

PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:	45 mm
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	22 mm

competitors

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a fixed aperture

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Is a fisheye lens

Has a fixed aperture

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Slightly better wide angle

Narrower aperture

Less magnification

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

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299

Slightly shorter

Slightly cheaper

Significantly wider aperture

Significantly less magnification

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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999

Slightly shorter

Slightly better wide angle

Significantly wider aperture

Narrower aperture

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

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599

Slightly better telephoto

Worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479

Slightly cheaper

Wider aperture

Narrower aperture

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly cheaper

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Wide angle lens

$908

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

More expensive

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
vs
Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM