Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D vs Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D ED Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D vs Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 24mm f2.8D Top Features

24mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 52mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 270g.
Diameter: 65mm
Length: 46mm
Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED Top Features

24mm Focal Range
F3.5 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 730g.
Diameter: 83mm
Length: 108mm
Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D over Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D ED

Max Aperture – Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	270g vs 730g	460g lighter
Diameter	65mm vs 83mm	18mm smaller in diameter
Length	46mm vs 108mm	62mm shorter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Pros Of Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D ED over Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f2.8D and Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D ED

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 24mm f2.8D vs Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 24mm f2.8D	Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24mm	24mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F3.5
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	13
Optical Groups	9	10
Special Elements	unknown	three ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses, one with Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	unknown	None
Full Time Manual		N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	Yes	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	270g	730g
Diameter	65mm	83mm
Length	46mm	108mm
Materials	metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	52mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Hood Code	HN-1	HB-41
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	Lens case CL-0715	–
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