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Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 Lens

BH #NI5528M • MFR #1442
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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/2.8 Specs

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"

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