Nikon 45mm f/2.8D PC-E ED Micro Lens

Condition & contents

At a glance: Nikon PC-E 45mm f/2.8D Micro - professional tilt-shift prime for architecture, product and creative work.

About this lens

The Nikon PC-E 45mm f/2.8D Micro ED is Nikon's professional tilt-shift lens for full-frame DSLRs. 'PC-E' means perspective control with electronic aperture - tilt and shift movements for architecture, product, landscape and creative work. Also offers 1:2 close-focus reproduction, doubling as a macro lens.

Build & handling

Works with

• Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs (D750, D780, D810, D850, D6 and older)
• Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs (acts as ~67mm equivalent)
• Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - electronic aperture preserved
• Some rotation movements may be limited on certain bodies - consult Nikon compatibility chart

Best for

A specialised professional tilt-shift lens - tilt for depth-of-field control (Scheimpflug principle), shift for perspective correction. Used extensively in architecture, product and landscape photography where you need to keep vertical lines parallel or extend apparent depth of field. Manual focus; electronic aperture control requires a PC-E-compatible Nikon body.

Frequently asked questions

Does this lens autofocus?

No. PC-E tilt-shift lenses are manual focus only - the complex optical arrangement for tilt and shift movements doesn't accommodate autofocus mechanisms.

What's 'Micro' in the name mean?

'Micro' is Nikon's term for macro - this lens offers up to 1:2 (half life-size) reproduction at its minimum focus distance, making it useful for close-up product and architectural detail work.