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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 45 mm
Help
 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 Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Better wide angle 45 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 50% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D 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
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Magnification Has worse macro
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 Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,284
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 Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
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 Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L

Tilt-shift lens

$2,179
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 Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
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
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Tilt-shift Is not a tilt-shift lens
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 PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Nikon-f

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

Telephoto lens
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Auto focus Has autofocus
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
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 Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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 DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D 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 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

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

Advantages

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

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,949
Length Slightly shorter
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$1,283
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum 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
Sony 500mm f/4 G

Sony 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$12,998
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the 500mm f/4 G vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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