Commercial demands on photography have changed a lot in the last few years. Today a quality digital SLR or 35mm camera satisfy most requirements. There are times however when some features of a view camera (tilt/shift) would improve the appearance of the image. The PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D exists for this purpose. PC stands for Perspective Control.
The Perspective-Control-Micro-Nikkor allows you to tilt the plane of focus which can give the appearance of either increased or reduced depth-of-field. It also allows you to shift the lens relative to the film. This is a common studio trick that allows, for example, shooting down at an object and still maintaining its correct proportions.
This lens is multi-versatile, performing the task of any 85mm lens, allowing macro focusing down to 1.3' and Perspective Control for table-top studio shooting or special effect portraiture. This is a manual focus lens specifically designed for use with Nikon autofocus cameras.
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| f/Stop Range | f/2.8-45 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.3' (39cm) |
| Magnification | 1:2 |
| Angle of View | 28 degrees |
| Groups/Elements | 5/6 |
| Length | 4.3" |
| Maximum Diameter | 3.3" |
| Weight | 27.3 oz (775g) |
| Tilts | Tilt= +/- 8 Degress, Shift= +/- 12.4mm |