Used Nikon PC-E Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Micro for Sale — From £429 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Great for: macro architecture general

Nikon's tilt-shift macro — the PC-E 85mm f/2.8D Micro with 1:2 close focus for the F mount.

The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Micro was released in 2008 as part of Nikon's PC-E perspective-control range, which added an electromagnetic diaphragm to the earlier PC line. It is the longer, macro-capable member of the PC-E group, sitting alongside the 24mm and 45mm PC-E lenses. It replaced the older PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D and remained a specialist product for the Nikon F mount.

This is a manual-focus Nikon F-mount lens with an 85mm focal length and an f/2.8 maximum aperture, offering both tilt and shift movements for perspective and plane-of-focus control. The Micro designation reflects a close-focus design reaching about 1:2 reproduction. The filter thread is 77mm. The electromagnetic diaphragm requires a compatible body for aperture control; on older bodies aperture operation is limited. Confirm body compatibility before listing.

The tilt movement lets a photographer angle the plane of focus for product, still-life and macro work, while the shift movement corrects converging verticals in architecture. At 85mm with close focus it is well suited to tabletop product photography and controlled studio setups. Manual focus is required throughout, and the movements are set by hand, so it rewards deliberate, tripod-based shooting rather than fast handheld use.

On the used market it appears less often than the wider PC-E lenses. Check that the tilt and shift knobs move smoothly and lock firmly, and that the rotating mechanism is not loose. Inspect the front and rear elements for haze and scratches. Confirm the electromagnetic diaphragm functions on a compatible body, as it will not stop down correctly on some older cameras. Verify the mount and contacts are clean and the movements return to their zero detents.

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Used Nikon PC-E Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Micro price history

Tracking the used Nikon PC-E Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Micro price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 1.3%, from £811 to around £801. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £624 and £816 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 10 Jul – 28 Jul 2026.