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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3x larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Slightly shorter 91 mm vs 112 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $1,299.00 vs $1,749.00
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 The best price we've seen is $450 cheaper (around 30% less)
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
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 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

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

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D 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 Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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 Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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