Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro vs Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED

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Product
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Name Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Release Year 1999 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1979 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo N/ANo
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Focal Length 85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 109 mm 107 mm
Weight 770 gr 650 gr
Other
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HB-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A