Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Much narrower aperture

f/32

f/16

At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED goes 2 f-stops narrower

Significantly more magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:5.6 (0.2x)

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

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

24 mm

Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly cheaper

$1,749.00

$1,999.95

The best price we've seen is $251 cheaper (more than 10% less)

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Auto focus

Yes

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly shorter

89 mm

112 mm

More than 20% shorter

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

45 mm

Around 50% better wide angle

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:	45 mm
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:	24 mm

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

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 AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Leica Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF

Wide angle lens

$4,395

Is slightly more expensive

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Compare the Elmarit 21mm f/2.8 M MF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef*

Low light lens

$1,699

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

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 Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G 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

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

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

Low light lens

$725

Significantly wider aperture

Shorter

Not a tilt-shift lens

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

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

Macro lens

$1,283

Wider aperture

Slightly shorter

Not a tilt-shift lens

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

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199

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

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye lens

Slightly cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Narrower aperture

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Sony Distagon T 24mm f/2 SSM*

Low light lens

$1,398

Narrower aperture

Slightly cheaper

Narrower aperture

Compare the Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Narrower aperture

Slightly more zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Narrower aperture

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED