Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
 vs
Canon
TS-E 45mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3x larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 45 mm
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 Around 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Better wide angle 45 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 91 mm vs 107 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly cheaper $1,284.00 vs $1,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $315 cheaper (around 20% less)
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Tilt-shift Both are tilt-shift lenses Help
Incredible selective focus
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
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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 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the TS-E 45mm 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 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the TS-E 45mm 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 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Aperture 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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$739
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the TS-E 45mm f/2.8

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