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Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens

BH #NI5528M • MFR #1442
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
  • 1:2 Magnification, 9.8" Minimum Focus
  • Close Range Correction System
Ideal for close range, the Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 from Nikon is a versatile normal-length prime well-suited for a range of subjects, including anything from portraiture to product photography. The manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 9.8" away with a high 1:2 maximum magnification. The optical design uses a Close Range Correction system, which maintains consistent image quality and sharpness from the minimum focusing distance to infinity. Additionally, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and enables working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
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Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Overview

Ideal for close range, the Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 from Nikon is a versatile normal-length prime well-suited for a range of subjects, including anything from portraiture to product photography. The manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 9.8" away with a high 1:2 maximum magnification. The optical design uses a Close Range Correction system, which maintains consistent image quality and sharpness from the minimum focusing distance to infinity. Additionally, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and enables working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Slightly longer-than-normal prime is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides an 82.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects and using selective focus techniques.
Ideal for macro shooting, this lens offers a half life-size 1:2 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 9.8" to suit working with close-up subjects.
Close Range Correction system helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the entire focusing range.
Manual focus design is benefitted by engraved focus distance and depth of field scales.
Nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Compatible with optional PK-13 Auto Extension Ring to increase the maximum magnification to 1:1 and shorten the minimum focusing distance to 8.9".

Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
55mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
43°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:2
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.5 x 2.4" / 63.5 x 60.9 mm
Weight
10.07 oz / 285.6 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.855 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.3 x 4 x 3.6"

Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Reviews

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question

compatible with d5?
Asked by: Terry L.
The Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens will be compatible with the Nikon D5.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Could I use this lens with the d800?
Asked by: Anonymous
You can use the Nikon AI-S 55mm f/2.8 lens on the D800. The D800 is compatible with Nikon AI-S manual focus lenses.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2019-11-19

does this work with a Nikon D600?

does this work with a Nikon D600?
Asked by: Edwin
Yes, the Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens is compatible with the D600 but only in A or M modes.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2019-11-19

Has anyone tried this lens on a D850? Does anyone ...

Has anyone tried this lens on a D850? Does anyone know if it will work?
Asked by: Caesar
This is an F-Mount lens that covers a Full Frame Sensor. It will work on the Nikon D850.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2019-04-11

Is the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm F/2.8 & the Nikon ...

Is the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm F/2.8 & the Nikon AI-S 55mm f/2.8 the same same lens?
Asked by: Edwin
Yes these lenses are the same.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-03-29

Can the Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 be reverse ...

Can the Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 be reverse mounted on Nikon PB-6 bellows?
Asked by: Harold
Yes, with the BR2A reversing ring, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/30viNs8
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-07-22

does it work with d7200?

does it work with d7200?
Asked by: gagandeep
Yes it does , fully manual , focus and aperture
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-21

Can I use this lens on a D7000? I just bought ...

Can I use this lens on a D7000? I just bought this lens and it just wont work.
Asked by: Hannah
It should most definitely work on the D7000. You can remove the metal prong and to use it on your camera, you must set the aperture to f/32 and then control the aperture through the camera body.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-18
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