Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
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Nikon Nikkor
PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:2.7 (0.4x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 85 mm vs 24 mm
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 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $1,599.00 vs $1,969.00
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 The best price we've seen is $370 cheaper (around 20% less)
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 PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 85 mm
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 3.5x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Tilt-shift Both are tilt-shift lenses Help
Incredible selective focus
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
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 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$2,199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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 Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the TS-E 17mm f/4L vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
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 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Fisheye lens

$179
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Auto focus Has autofocus
Tilt-shift 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 Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Canon-ef

Macro lens

$699
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm 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
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

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