Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED vs Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED and Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Release Year 2002 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1224 USD 2199 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Tilt Shift
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 21 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Construction 11 elements  /  7 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Focal Length 12-24 mm 24 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 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 AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Length 90 mm 108 mm
Weight 485 gr 730 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Nikon PC-E 24mm F3.5 D ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 HB-41
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A