Nikon tilt & shift lens

drPHk · Oct 21, 2008

Hello, I am looking for a good tilt & shift lens for portraits. Can someone please tell me if there are a difference between the two? I have a d700 so I need something that will do FX

Telephoto PC Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Manual Focus Lens

PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Manual Focus Lens

Sw1tchFX · Oct 21, 2008

The new 85mm has the Nano coat in it, ED elements and is a newer optical design that's sharper and provides more control with the D3, 300, and 700.

However if you're shooting on an F70D, F60D, F55, F50D, F-401, F-801, F-601, F3AF, F-501, PRONEA S, or other manual focus camera, it won't work.

drPHk · Oct 21, 2008

Which one is the new one? The PC-E?

Helen B · Oct 21, 2008

The PC-E is the more recent optical design, and it will work in all exposure modes with your D700. (This does not apply to all Nikon cameras) The older lens has a preset aperture - you have to stop down to the working aperture before taking the picture.

For that reason, I'd say it was an easy decision.

They both cover full frame.

The PC has a minimum aperture of f/45, the PC-E's is f/32.

They both have the same 1:2 maximum reproduction ratio.

Best,
Helen