Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Significantly more magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:7.1 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 3.5x larger in your photo

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Better telephoto

85 mm

17 mm

5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Cheaper

$1,599.00

$2,499.00

The best price we've seen is $900 cheaper (around 40% less)

Slightly smaller diameter

83 mm

107 mm

More than 20% smaller lens at the end

Slightly lighter

0.6 kg

0.8 kg

More than 20% lighter

Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Better wide angle

17 mm

85 mm

5x better wide angle

Slightly shorter

90 mm

107 mm

Around 20% shorter

Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both are tilt-shift lenses
	Incredible selective focus

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Auto focus
	Focus yourself

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	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

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 85mm f/2.8D

Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299

Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179

Is slightly less expensive

Has autofocus

Is not a tilt-shift lens

Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219

Slightly shorter

Slightly cheaper

Less magnification

Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Leica Summarit 75mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895

Shorter

Slightly wider aperture

Not a tilt-shift lens

Much wider aperture

Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749

Better wide angle

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527

Image stabilization

Auto focus

Not a tilt-shift lens

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Not a tilt-shift lens

Worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Zeiss Distagon T 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*

Wide angle lens

$2,950

Wider aperture

Not a tilt-shift lens

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997

Auto focus

Has a silent focus motor

Not a tilt-shift lens

Is a zoom lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$4,600

Wider aperture

Lighter

Not a tilt-shift lens

More expensive

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef*

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Wider aperture

Cheaper

Not a tilt-shift lens

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Auto focus

Not a tilt-shift lens

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the TS-E 17mm f/4L

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Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
vs
Canon
TS-E 17mm f/4L

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L