Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 5x larger in your photo
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
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 16 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Nikon 16mm f/2.8D
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Shorter 56 mm vs 112 mm
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 2x shorter
Cheaper $749.95 vs $1,749.00
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 The best price we've seen is $999 cheaper (2.3x less)
Lighter 286 g vs 0.7 kg
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 2.6x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 16 mm vs 45 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 83 mm
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 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:45 mm
16mm f/2.8D:16 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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

Advantages

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

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification 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

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification 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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Length Slightly shorter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
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 16mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Magnification More magnification
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Length Slightly shorter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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