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PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
- 45mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- 740 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
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Quick answer
The Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED is a standard macro lens covering 45mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 45mm f/2.8 macro lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 740 g
- Length
- 112 mm
- Diameter
- 82.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED?
At 45mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 45mm | 43.6° | 51.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 68mm | 29.9° | 35.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED?
It is a fixed 45mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 45mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 68mm on full frame, with a 29.9° horizontal and 35.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
