Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
Micro 60mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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 85 mm vs 60 mm
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 More than 40% 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 Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Significantly more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:2 (0.5x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Cheaper $429.00 vs $1,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,170 cheaper (3.7x less)
Shorter 74 mm vs 107 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 60 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 440 g vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D:1:2 (0.5x)
Micro 60mm f/2.8D:1:1 (1x)
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro 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
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 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

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$935
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$389
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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