Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45 mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Jul 2008
Nikon Full frame

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

This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon F, covering 45 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2008, it weighs 740 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, macro, close-up, architecture, product. The optical design incorporates 9 elements in 8 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
45mm
Focal
740 g
Weight
Jul 2008
Released
Nikon site

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Good for streetdocumentaryeverydaymacroclose-uparchitectureproduct
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
45 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
9 elements in 8 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.253 m (9.96 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
82.5 x 112 mm
Weight
740 g (26.10 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Macro, Close-up, Architecture, Product

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45 mm f/2.8D ED
The Romanesque church of Espondeilhan: Notre-Dame des Pins
01 The Romanesque church of Espondeilhan: Notre-Dame des Pins by Dominique_R
The Romanesque church of Espondeilhan: Notre-Dame des Pins
02 The Romanesque church of Espondeilhan: Notre-Dame des Pins by Dominique_R
The pre-Romanesque (Wisigothic) chapel of Saint-Laurent in Moussan
03 The pre-Romanesque (Wisigothic) chapel of Saint-Laurent in Moussan by Dominique_R
Provence romane: l’abbaye de Montmajour (last photos)
04 Provence romane: l’abbaye de Montmajour (last photos) by Dominique_R
La Charité: the grandest Cluniac priory that ever was
05 La Charité: the grandest Cluniac priory that ever was by Dominique_R
Velay roman: le cloître de la cathédrale du Puy
06 Velay roman: le cloître de la cathédrale du Puy by Dominique_R
Velay roman: le cloître de la cathédrale du Puy
07 Velay roman: le cloître de la cathédrale du Puy by Dominique_R
Romanesque Burgundy: the Saint-Pierre church in Brancion
08 Romanesque Burgundy: the Saint-Pierre church in Brancion by Dominique_R
The pre-Romanesque church of Saint-Martin-des-Puits
09 The pre-Romanesque church of Saint-Martin-des-Puits by Dominique_R
Romanesque Poitou: Notre-Dame-la-Grande
10 Romanesque Poitou: Notre-Dame-la-Grande by Dominique_R
The Saint Domitian pre-Romanesque crypt in the Bugey
11 The Saint Domitian pre-Romanesque crypt in the Bugey by Dominique_R
Bourgogne romane: Saint Martin priory church in Blanot
12 Bourgogne romane: Saint Martin priory church in Blanot by Dominique_R
Not Afraid to Be Different
13 Not Afraid to Be Different by Ron Buening
The abbey of Saint Michael of Cuxa
14 The abbey of Saint Michael of Cuxa by Dominique_R
A lovely château in dire need of help
15 A lovely château in dire need of help by Dominique_R
The cutest elementary school in Normandy
16 The cutest elementary school in Normandy by Dominique_R
A tattered and battered village church in Normandy
17 A tattered and battered village church in Normandy by Dominique_R
A tattered and battered village church in Normandy
18 A tattered and battered village church in Normandy by Dominique_R
A tattered and battered village church in Normandy
19 A tattered and battered village church in Normandy by Dominique_R
Old, traditional half-timbered homes in Normandy
20 Old, traditional half-timbered homes in Normandy by Dominique_R
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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