Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G vs Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D 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-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G vs Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 50mm f1.8G Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 58mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 185g.
Diameter: 72mm
Length: 53mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Max Magnification:0.15x

Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED Top Features

45mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 780g.
Diameter: 84mm
Length: 112mm
Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G over Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D ED

Focal Length – Tele	50mm vs 45mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	185g vs 780g	595g lighter
Diameter	72mm vs 84mm	12mm smaller in diameter
Length	53mm vs 112mm	59mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.15x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D ED over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G

Focal Length – Wide	45mm vs 50mm	5mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.25m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G and Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D ED

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

Nikon 50mm f1.8G vs Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D 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 50mm f1.8G	Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	45mm
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	F1.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	7	9
Optical Groups	6	8
Special Elements	One aspherical element	one ED glass element, with Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.45m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.15X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual	Yes	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	185g	780g
Diameter	72mm	84mm
Length	53mm	112mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	58mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-47	HB-43
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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