PC-E NIKKOR
24mm f/3.5D ED
This ultra-wide lens with perspective control features tilt, shift and rotation capability, perfect for architectural, nature and commercial photography.
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PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED
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I dream of architecture
Very little distortion, vignetting and lateral color fringes.
Using Lightroom and Photoshop I developed scripts to batch correct the very little distortion their is on this lens ( just about +0.5 ), color fringes and vignetting also are corrected very easily since their is none at center point ( no shift/tilt ). As for tilt and shift movements, when they are applied, I leave a comment on pictures with rise/fall and left/right shift to correct them accordingly. So what's left to say is that this lens is perfect for architecture. The drag and feel of all the adjustments (focus, aperture, rise and tilt) is just perfect. Someone did their homework. Everything is easy to move and it stays put. Controls do feel like they could be bigger, but if you consider replacements are available from Nikon then this is no problem. They did consider the fact that not everybody owns a D3 ( for clearance ).
August 17, 2010
Excellent glass, sharp and vibrant.
This lens delivers the high quality I expect from Nikon. Very sharp, excellent contrast and color. Negatives: the control knobs are a little difficult to access when the lens is rotated and there are some positions that are not available on my D700 due to the prism position. All in all I prefer the functionality of the old 35 PC and 28 PC that I still use, though the glass is clearly as good or better on these new PCE lenses.
July 30, 2010
Excellent lens!
This is an excellent lens overall. Used with NX2, it controls fringing very well. The manual isn't very helpful - if you've never used a view camera you may want to do some research on the web to help with tilt/shift adjustments. I'm enjoying the control that I missed when I gave up my view camera.
My only gripes are these:
*The locks are hard to tighten adequately, especially with the small knobs. (Nikon will put on larger knobs for a fee).
*Landscape photographers will want the tilt/shift and the rise/fall on the same plane. Nikon charges $125 to do this. However, the modification is a simple one and can be undone easily; there is a video on the web that shows this step-by-step.
July 30, 2010
Optically good but mechanically bad
I do a lot of architecture and high end realty. I use the 24mm PC a lot, in all conditions. Although I love the lens for its optical quality, mechanically I have problems with it, especially working outside in the cold in Montreal often with gloves on. The shift and tilt knobs are too small. In the different temp. conditions, the shift lock sometimes jams completely. I now find its difficult to keep the shift locked, it slips sometimes while focusing. I use the tilt mainly with very small increments around zero and its difficult to control accurately. Other manufacturers have done a better job mechanically in-spite of the obviously challenging size constraints.
July 30, 2010
incredible lens!
It's been only a few months, but this lens had already become my favorite wide-angle for landscapes and cityscapes in tandem with my D3.
The perspective control is allowing me to do things I was not able to previously, not only correcting perspective, but also being able to shoot near-far compositions with good dof at moderate apertures. The combination of low noise @ high ISO on my D3 and moderate aperture allows me to shoot high shutter speed HDR's under less than optimal conditions outdoors (windy!) and still render excellent subject detail.
The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the set screws to hold the shift and tilt settings are not large or robust enough to hold the shift and tilt settings under all conditions (walking around etc.). This shouldn't be considering the cost of this lens.
Other than that, this is an excellent lens.
December 5, 2011
Optically Superior - Mechanically Average
I waited a long time before I plunked down the 2k for this lens. I shoot a lot of architectural images and this lens has been on my wish list for quite a while. I have not been disappointed by the wonderful images that it has delivered. I don't mind it being all manual either - it makes me think about what I'm about to do. However, the little tiny thumb-screws used to unlock and tilt/shift the lens are way too small. I'm a big guy with big hands. This is just frustrating to deal with. I would think that Nikon could have come up with a better solution.
October 17, 2011
Long Overdue
This is a great daily workhorse for architectural assignments, and a must have lens. Terrific optics & lots of shift latitude. On a D3X with heavy tripod and pre-released mirror mode the results are stunning. That said, I prefer the old 28 & 35mm pc design, as the mechanical features of this unit slow me down. The shift lock often slips and clunks the adjustment fully to the negative end, which I'd never use anyway. The old design allowed me to rotate either direction from a vertical format for a quick combination adjustment of rise & "shift". I'd buy a Nikkor 18mm or wider pc if offered.
August 2, 2010
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Anonymous
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
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Yes, I recently purchased this lens and it works fine on both our D3 and D7000. However, on the D7000, in certain positions, the tilt or shift knobs can be a bit tight and difficult to get to when you have them in the vertical position right under the built-in flash. It still works, just a bit tight, especially wearing gloves.Dec 5, 2011 by
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Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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Not quite sure what you are asking, but yes it will work.4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Mikon
Houston, TX, USA
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Houston, TX, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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The D800 and D800E can be used with a PC-E lens' shift and tilt features. There may be some vignetting or incomplete coverage when the built-in flash is used and the exposure metering needs to be carefully considered as composition can change exposure.Answer:
The lens is a standard Nikon F mount, it will definitely mount on a D800, unless Nikon has changed the type of mount their new camera bodies use and made all lenses obsolete. Whether the rectangle housing and the knobs interfere or not with the built-in flash housing of the D800, judging by the side-by-side photos of the D800 and D700 comparison, there may be slight limitations on shift movement. As for metering and focusing while tilted or shifted, most likely the D800 will not do so while tilted or shifted.Mar 10, 2012 by
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ALwin
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Can I mount the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED on a D90?
I'm thinking about buying this lens, but when I borrowed my friends I found that the rectangular housing hits on the underside of the flash when I'm trying to mount it. Is there a way to mount this lens on the D90? Thanks
8 months ago
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I'm planning to buy the D800 but not if it prevents the tilt shift lenses from actually tilting and shifting. Why won't the TS lenses function as a TS lens should function if being used on a D800?
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The D800 and D800E can be used with a PC-E lens' shift and tilt features. There may be some vignetting or incomplete coverage when the built-in flash is used and the exposure metering needs to be carefully considered as composition can change exposure.Has staff answer
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Will the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24 mm F/3.5 tilt-shift Lens easily fit a D90 - I heard that thyere were problems mounting it
3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
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The D90 has an F mount that will allow you to use a wide range of Nikon lenses. Please verify first the list of compatible and incompatible lenses in the user's manual for the D90. PC-E NIKKOR series lenses can not be used with shifting or tilting.
Will the PC-E Nikkor 24mm lens work on a Nikon D5000 body? I have a son that wants to go into Architecial photography. He did not ask for this I just want to surprise him with it. All so is there a book on this lens?
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Stormy
Bay Point, CA, USA
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Bay Point, CA, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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This lens can not be used with shifting or tilting.Has staff answer
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Tilt and shift on same plane with larger knobs added?
By having the Tilt and Shift located on the same plane as each other by Nikon and having them add the larger adjustment knobs applied, will there be any ristrictions of movement on the D3 body?
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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gtwhogger
Lawton, MI 49065, USA
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Lawton, MI 49065, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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