Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
 vs
Canon
TS-E 90mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.4 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Better wide angle 45 mm vs 90 mm
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 2x better wide angle
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 90mm f/2.8
Better telephoto 90 mm vs 45 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $1,099.00 vs $1,749.00
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 The best price we've seen is $650 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 112 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Tilt-shift Both are tilt-shift lenses Help
Incredible selective focus
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
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

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 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 90mm 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 90mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 90mm 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 90mm 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 90mm f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Sony 500mm f/4 G

Sony 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$12,998
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 500mm f/4 G vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification More magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

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