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The Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55 mm f/2.8 Ai-S manual focus lens is a capable addition that fits a Nikon digital SLR camera body. This sturdy yet lightweight unit helps photographers produce professional-quality photos with ease. It is particularly good for macro-lens photography, taking crystal-clear photos of small objects. You can also get great photo quality at all distances from your subject because of Nikon's Close-Range Correction, or CRC, system. Whether you're a hobbyist who loves taking photos of family and friends or a professional who wants to capture both large and small objects in detail, this is a solid tool to add to your arsenal of photo equipment and accessories. Introduced in 1977, Nikon developed the concept of automatic maximum aperture indexing, or AI, as a new way to couple the light meter to the aperture ring. This was accomplished with two physical changes to the lens. These AI lenses have an indented portion on the camera end that catches the feeler found on the camera's lens mount. Next, a mechanical system provides information about the maximum opening. To provide you with the information you need, there is also a smaller second row of numbers that lets you see the opening number through the viewfinder. With the lens mounted and ready to shoot, the light meter gets all its needed information from the Micro-NIKKOR 55 mm. These Nikon Ai-S lenses also include the AI Shutter system that has an aperture priority mode. You can choose the opening and let the camera set the shutter speed and shutter priority. You can also opt to use the automatic and program modes as well. Because of these great aperture options, these lenses work well with Nikon FG, F4, and FA series cameras as well as the N2000 and the N8008 series. The versatile 55 mm f/2.8 NIKKOR with a f/2.8 maximum opening helps you focus in macro situations. This NIKKOR has the shortest focal length of any Nikon macro unit, with a 1:2 magnification ratio at a distance of 25 cm. This helps your subjects to appear on film at one-half their actual size. If you want life-sized reproduction, you can add the optional PK-13 extension tube. The 55 mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Ai-S is fast and takes vivid photographs that hold their own against a normal lens used in general photography. No matter which opening you use, from the maximum f/2.8 to the minimum f/32, or at what distance you shoot from, you can expect to get clean and sharp photographs. This 55 mm manual focus unit has a 35 mm FX image circle and front-element rotation. You can use a 52 mm filter, which will rotate during focusing, and it also accepts the HN-3 hood. The front element of the lens is deeply recessed, so a hood is only needed if you will be using filters. With a weight of 10 ounces, this unit makes for lightweight carrying. Construction is simple with six elements in five groups, and it gives you the solid feel of a piece of well-made equipment.Product Identifiers
BrandNikon
MPN1442
UPC0018208014422
eBay Product ID (ePID)101762978
Product Key Features
MountNikon F
Focal LengthFixed/Prime, 55mm
Compatible BrandFor Nikon
Maximum Aperturef/2.8
SeriesNikon Micro NIKKOR
TypeMacro/Close Up
Focus TypeFixed/Prime, Manual
Dimensions
Weight0.6lbs.
Additional Product Features
ApertureF/2.8-32
Additional Tech CharacteristicsAi-S
Focal Length (mm)55
Camera TypeSLR
Camera TechnologyFilm
Product LineNikon Micro Nikkor
Ratings and reviews
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- 19 Sep, 2017Most favourable review
legendary 55mm micro nikkor
The 55mm AIS Micro Nikkor lens is legendary for it's sharpness at every aperture. It has long been used as a standard to judge others lenses that followed it. As most all AIS lenses, it's built like a tank and with normal care is meant to last a lifetime. It can be used as a everyday carry normal lens, but it's real strengths are it's close focus ability. It's not considered fast at F2.8 but when using it in a close focus macro range DOF is thin and the 2.8 is appreciated. My purpose for my purchase is to use it for close focus portraits in mostly B&W on film to produce prints. My copy of the lens is in very good condition and I have no doubt it will perform to my expectations. Also the lens can be had on Ebay currently for a modest price around $100. which represents a incredible value given it's status as a bench mark for quality and sharpness for other lenses that it has achieved in history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Nov, 2017Most critical review
I sent it back
The focusing ring was way, way to stiff for normal use and that wasn't stated in the comments on the lens. You couldn't look through the view finder and focus at the same time it was so stiff.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2018
A forever lens...
Tough build with crisp aperture clicks, a smooth long throw makes fine focus easy. This is a great addition on a Fuji XE1 with K&F adaptor .. images are super sharp especially in the mid stops .. and a bargain... just what I've been looking for... this superbly engineered metal and glass piece of art, Nikon built a forever lens in the early 1980s .. BravoVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 May, 2016
A good manual focus macro lens
This macro lens is very sharp and has beautiful bokeh. It works nicely on my fuji x-e2 with an adapter, as the manual focus is easy to read and the exposure is automatic when the camera is set to aperture priority. My only complaint is the focus is stiff at first, but loosens up with use.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Apr, 2017
Good old manual sharpness
One of the best examples of old manual lens without the drawbacks of the "oldness". Sharp even wide open, smooth focusing with almost no backlash - a pleasure to work with. Decent closeup capabilities (wouldn't call 1:2 a macro as for macro it should be at lease 1:1). Also can be used as great general purpose 50-ish lens. This will surely take place in my collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jun, 2017
Superb Nikkor 55mm Macro
This has always been one of my all time favorite Nikkor lenses!! And, it's exciting to have latched onto one again. It will be used on my newly acquired N90s. This lens arrived in super nice condition, very clean inside and out!! The aperture adjustments are snappy, and focusing is very smooth - perfect tension. ..I could not be happier!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Dec, 2016
Keeper! Super sharp and very useful.
The images from it are sharp! Manual focus was very easy to get accurate focusing. Built like a tank; and very pleasant to use. For those who have never focused macro using a traditional manual focus lens; you will be shocked at how pleasant of an experience it is. Using it on my Nikon D600, with live view; I can zoom in and get super accurate focusing, images are sharp, crisp; and has great bokeh to boot. Highly recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Mar, 2017
Classic elegance
Smooth focus, quality construction, razor sharp optics, macro and everyday lens... This is as good as it gets! Beautiful results on full-frame DSLR cameras.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Aug, 2017
Nikon Micro 55mm f2.8 AI-S
Lens is sharp with no visible distortion. Focusing ring operates slowly allowing for finite, sharp adjustments. If considering a similar manual focus Zeiss macro lens, this would be a great bargain alternative. For portrait work the 55mm f2.8 AI-S standard lens would be better suited for faster focusing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2016
Reasonably fast & very sharp
This lens replaces my "normal" i.e. 50mm lens and is a great macro, portrait and "normal" lens. Because the front glass surface is recessed in the lens body, it doesn't require a filter for protection, which helps to avoid ghosts & flare in direct sunlight and stray light from artificial light sources. In combination with my fast 35mm f2 Nikkor, this covers 90% of my photos.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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