Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
20mm f/2.8 D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 20 mm
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 Around 2.5x 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 20mm f/2.8 D
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $479.00 vs $1,749.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,270 cheaper (3.7x less)
Slightly better wide angle 20 mm vs 45 mm
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 2.2x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 D

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
20mm f/2.8 D:20 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
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 Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
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 20mm f/2.8 D
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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
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 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199
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 20mm f/2.8 D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D
Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$1,490
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZF T* Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

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