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

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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

Focal length
45 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
740 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
112 mm
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At a Glance

This 45 mm standard prime for Nikon F full frame adds tilt-shift movements to an f/2.8 aperture. Magnification of 1:2 at a 25 cm minimum focus distance gives it macro ability, and the movements control perspective and the plane of focus. Everything is set by hand, including focus. It suits architecture, product, landscape and macro work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Macro

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
45 mm
Max. focal length
45 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
740 g (1.63 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)
Diameter
82.5 mm (3.25 in)
Released
July 2009

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED fit?

The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 68 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D EDVenus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APOMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Focal length45 mm45 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight740 g599 g200 g1,400 g
Filter diameter77 mm–52 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm–40 cm65 cm
Length112 mm121 mm60 mm128 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED: FAQ

Does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED have autofocus?

No, the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED weigh?

The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED weighs 740 g. It is 112 mm long with a diameter of 82.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED use?

The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 68 mm in full-frame terms.

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