Zeiss Makro-Planar
50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly shorter 88 mm vs 112 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $1,283.00 vs $1,749.00
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 The best price we've seen is $466 cheaper (around 30% less)
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
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
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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef:50 mm
PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED:45 mm

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef 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
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Summarit 75mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef
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
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED 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

$1,299
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
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
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 Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

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