Nikon PC-E severe build quality problem

Added to DAP: an evaluation of build quality with the Nikon PC-E 24/45/85mm models, along with Canon TS-E models as well.

Bottom line: there is a serious problem with the 45mm and 85mm offerings. Whether it’s a design flaw, or simply the worst assembly tolerances I’ve ever seen is something Nikon will have to answer.

The full story is in DAP, including pictures showing the issue, along with shots of the lenses themselves. The short story: watch that lock knob for the shift mechanism, it had better be locked down!

  
Locked vs unlocked: lens sag