Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens vs Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D
Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 focuses 29 cm closer. Nikon 85mm f/2.8 is 115 g lighter.
The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is an 85mm f/2.8 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D is an 85mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens 
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens better than the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D?
- Focuses 29 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.39 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2008)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D better than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens?
- 115 g lighter (635 g vs 750 g)
- 15 mm shorter (107 mm vs 122 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D has the edge: it is 115 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens | Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 750 g (26.46 oz) | 635 g (22.40 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 67 x 122 mm | 83.5 x 107 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.10 m (3.94 inches) ◆ | 0.39 m (15.35 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 8 groups | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
| Released | 2019 | 2008 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Nikon
- 122 × 67 mm
- 107 × 83.5 mm
The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is 15 mm longer and 115 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D.
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Sample frames
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D?
- The Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D weighs 635 g, 115 g less than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens (750 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D?
- The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.39 m for the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D.
- Is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- Is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D has the edge: it is 115 g lighter to carry.
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