Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens Imported
The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Lens is an ultra-wide lens with special "Perspective Control" tilt and shift functions, making it ideal for architectural and nature photography. Using tilt and shift correction will help obtain a natural-looking perspective in a distortion-free architectural image. The PC-E 24mm lens is compatible with all digital and 35mm film SLR cameras (in manual mode). With the latest digital cameras (i.e. D3, D700 & D300, and later models), auto-aperture control is possible directly from the camera itself.
Three ED glass elements provide improved sharpness and color, while Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal reflections for greater image quality. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers outstanding color performance and substantially reduced ghosting and flare.
- Wide shifting range of ±11.5mm, with a tilting range of ±8.5°.
- Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration.
- Three aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration even at the widest aperture.
- The Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal reflections across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity
- High-performance Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color performance and substantially reduced ghosting and flare.
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 Minimum: f/32 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
84° DX Picture Angle: 61° |
| Tilt/Shift |
Shifts ± 11.5mm Tilt ± 8.5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 8.27" (21 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.37x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.7 |
| Groups/Elements | 10/13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.2 x 4.3" (8.13 x 10.92 cm) |
| Weight | 1.61 lb (730 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 49 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent output (27)
- Strong construction (26)
- Durable (24)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (16)
- Rugged (14)
Cons
- Heavy (7)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (26)
- Architecture (13)
- Special effects (9)
- Landscape photography (8)
- Macro photography (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (16), Photo enthusiast (10), Professional (10), Semi-pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)
Most Liked Positive Review
Indispensable for interiors/landscapes
My only criticism of this great lens is that Nikon did not take a leaf from Canon's new 17 TS-E, which allows the tilt axis to be rotated independently of the shift axis (as ...Read complete review
My only criticism of this great lens is that Nikon did not take a leaf from Canon's new 17 TS-E, which allows the tilt axis to be rotated independently of the shift axis (as shipped, these are fixed at 90 degrees from on another, and their orientation may not be changed, officially, except by Nikon Service Centre).
The capacity to change this alignment is so fundamental to using tilt and shift simultaneously that I considered buying a Canon FF body just to be able to use the new 17 TS-E lens.
Even if one takes this route and has the axis orientation changed, the owner must decide, and stick to the choice. The reason the Canon solution is SO much better is that one needs to change this orientation job-by-job. I have decided that, for this focal length, the best arrangement is to have the tilt and shift axes aligned and this I have done.
This 24 PC-E is a brilliant lens, and is so good i now need the 45 and the 85. To be able to control the plane of focus is simply liberating: no need to risk diffraction to get needed depth of field; just a simple tilt and it's done.
Same with shift: correcting perspective in-camera is simple, and this is where Nikon's Live View is simply the best solution around: sub pixel magnification (if necessary) allows pin-sharp focus checks, anywhere in frame (I use 2 D700s).
Potential buyers need to be aware that the shift knob can touch the flash housing if the lens is rotated to the full extent; this clears on the D3 (no flash). The solution is simple, though; just rotate the other way; makes no difference to the operation.
Users need to be aware of not over-tightening the lock knobs for tilt and shift; fortunately the knobs are small—I do not know if I could used this lens in really cold locations for this reason.
The lens is extremely sharp, even wide open, and corner to corner. The manual focus helicoid is pro standard, and feels beautiful to use.
An excellent lens, but I will be an early buyer of any future version that works the way the new Canons do.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Amazing, until it fell apart
Stunning lens helped me produce some amazing images. But always had an odd rattle and was difficult to set the shift. The shift pressure screw fell out, along with the bracket that holds it...Read complete review
Stunning lens helped me produce some amazing images. But always had an odd rattle and was difficult to set the shift. The shift pressure screw fell out, along with the bracket that holds it together inside the lens. Useless now.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
- Difficult to adjust tilt
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I bought this so that I could take photos of landscapes and have the entire landscape in focus. For that, it seems to work well. Some people use a focussing screen to assist placement of the focal plane. I use a Marshall's on-camera monitor (w/ peaking) to ensure the focal plane is where I want it. It is possible through the viewfinder, but difficult!
My biggest cause for concern is that the tilt work one way fine, but is tight and difficult to use in the opposite direction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Focus control with shift
- Nice Bokeh
- Perspective control
Cons
- Cheap knobs
- Heavy
- Manual focus only
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Still Life
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I primarily use this for architectural photography. Takes a little getting used to, but with a little time it performs brilliantly. When using with a nikon D700 you lose a little of the shift movement when raising due to the overhang of the onboard flash. The locking knobs feel somewhat cheap for such an expensive lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
This lens is as good as it gets. If you are into landscape photography, you will love the results. See my full review here: [@]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I read the reviews and this lens behaves like expected. Sharp and extremely capable in terms of focal plane and depth of field control.
I also experienced a little frustration with the small locking knobs, more so by their lack of engagement, than by the size of them (if not really tight the lens can slip).
Extemely long depth of field is possible by using the tilt function and as the closest focal distance is less than you'd expect... you can get some other than expected compositions.
Make sure you keep everything (like metering) in manual, per the rest of the lens. Meter w/o shift or tilt first, then do you magic.
Fun lens... expensive, but hey... isn't that why we have hobbies in the first place!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- New photo experience
Cons
- Distortion
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I bought this lens for perspective control and I am not disappointed. The perspective corrected image is much better than what I can get with Photoshop. The tilt function for better and selective depth of focus is what Photoshop cannot even do.
The lens is well built. Image is sharp. There is only one disappointment. I expect the lens to have much less distortion, given the special application of this lens. However I found that the distortion of this lens is no better than my Nikkor 24mm F2.8. They all produce visible distortion. Capture NX 2 can correct for the distortion of the F2.8 but not the tilt-shift lens. Photoshop cannot do a good job either.
The minimum focus distance is merely 2 inches from the front of the lens. That makes it useful for close up. I like the sharp image and the nano crystal coating.
With the tilt or the shift, auto metering no longer works. The exposure can be off by one to two stops either way. To solve the problem, one can meter with zero tilt and shift and switch over to manual mode.
There is another PC-E lens, the 45mm f/2.8. The focal length makes it more useful for normal shooting, while the 24mm is good only for wide angle applications. You should consider the 45mm seriously, if most of your shooting is for normal angle. Whatever you do, consider buying a D300S in addition to the D700. The D300S costs less than the lens, yet it gives you the equivalent of another 36mm or 67.5mm PC-E lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close focus capatility
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I have used 4 X 5 cameras for years in landscape photography and use movements on them on almost ever shot. When I moved to digital (Nikon) there was a a lack of lenses with movements particularly the tilt function whis I use more than any other. The 24, 45, and 85 PC lenses solved this problem and with proper stitching techniques I can produce images that will enlarge much larger and still give me that control over the plane of focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
Stunning lens helped me produce some amazing images. But always had an odd rattle and was difficult to set the shift. The shift pressure screw fell out, along with the bracket that holds it together inside the lens. Useless now.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I love this lens, it's so sharp you can use it as a regular 24mm lens in a pinch. I use it for portraiture and architectural photographs. The manual focus isn't a hindrance, though I have to use the indicator in the viewfinder to see when it's *really* in focus. The tilt-shift functionality is the only reason to get this lens, fun to use and cool to misuse:) Didn't really need it, but can't live without it now!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
It is a great lens for a wide angle landscape with excellent focus on the foreground and background elements. Of course, it is great for architectural work.
The locking knobs are not very effective.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I'm very happy with this lens. I use it on my D300 to shoot architectural interiors & exteriors and for selective focus. I've also used the lens to take several shots that will be stitched together (long staircase, wide wall, etc). It's easy to rotate the lens to use the tilt & shift in both landscape and portrait orientation. The controls get a bit tight in portrait mode (one of them gets real close to the pop-up flash) but this didn't cause much of a problem. It would be nice to to able to use both the shift and tilt on the same axis for some shots, so it's too bad that this is not user-adjustable. For the most part, however, this lens, as shipped, works very well for what I do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Architectural photography
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
This lens is a perfect addiction to add to your arsenal. If you purchase this lens, don"t tell anyone that you have one. Why because it well make you a better photographer. This lens is a fine instrument and should only be used by those who have their photographic skills down to perfection. This lens makes me think before I shoot. You might say helps to put me into the zone!
I believe that having this lens, makes my photographs stand out from the crowd. SO DON'T BUY ONE.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clarity
- Consistent Output
- Strong Construction
- Versatility
Cons
- Small knobs
Best Uses
- architectural
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I shoot interiors & exteriors professionally and have used wide angle zooms for years until graduating to this lens. It offers the best color, contrast, and clarity of any lens at 24mm that I've experienced. For example, I'm not as leery of blowing highlights -- overexposed areas with this lens are smooth compared to zooms. The shift capabilities make this lens indispensable for solving the common problems of architectural photography. Although I;ve given the lens 5 stars, I'll take one back for the size of the tilt / shift knobs. They're a bit small and difficult to operate on a camera that has a built-in flash, like my D700. Nikon does warn about this, though, so no surprises. The price will also cause many to pause (I'd rented this lens for over a year before buying it). But the quality of its images and the speed with which I can deliver images to clients made owning the lens necessary.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture interiors
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
This lens is fascinating. It is great for panoramas and for avoiding coverging lines in camera.
It is complex and I'm finding the learning curve is steep. The most interesting thing to experiment with is increasing depth of field by shifting the plane of focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I use this lens for both architectural and landscape photography. It produces tack sharp images and the tilt and shift capability opens up many creative possibilities. It has rapidly become one of my favorite lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily shifts and tilts
- Nikon quality
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
- Well Made
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture interiors
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
Although expensive, this lens is a must for landscape and architectural photography. It's like having the view camera back again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
Paired with D3x, this lens produces very sharp images. Using shift, I can combine three images to create stunning ~45MP images without moving the sensor. The ability to tilt enables greater focus control.
At the moment, this is now my favorite lens for landscape work.
It is manual focus, however, for a well crafted landscape, this is not an issue, and if anything, the additional controls make the picture taking process more enjoyable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
- Knobs are too small
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Landscape/Scenery
- Real Estate
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I bought this lens for doing landscape work and also for some architecture at a later stage. Its sharp and I can reduce distortion by using the tilt function too. I use it to create panoramic images. I join 2 images together to create a single image. The 2 images line up perfectly in post production. The only reason I give this lens 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the little knobs for tightening the tilt adjustment and the shift adjustment. Very fiddly indeed. Otherwise this lens does exactly what I bought it for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Steep Learning Curve
Best Uses
- Architecture interiors
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
Outstanding lens for landscape photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Outstanding sharpness
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
I use this product for architectural photography and it is proving to be an invaluable tool. Take time to learn all you can do, it's an amazing lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Not as heavy as expected
- Simple to use
Cons
- Knobs a little smallish
- Manual Focus - I know
Best Uses
- Architectural photography
- Landscape/Scenery
- Product Photography
Comments about Nikon Wide Angle PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Manual Focus Lens:
This is an amazing lens. I bought it with the thought of dabbling in architectural photography. I have shot over 300 images with it so far in the two weeks I have had it and have yet to photograph a building. It is going to take a while to get familiarized with all it can do, but it is worth the effort. The flexibility it brings to Landscape and product photography makes all of the difference. I do not think it will ever stay home on an outing.
I did try it on my D300 and I like it much better on the D3s. The warnings about watching your fingers are important to remember.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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