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Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI Review |
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IntroductionThe Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 AI, is considered one of Nikons sharpest lenses. It features Nikons NIC coating(Nikon Integrated Coating) and a floating element system in the rear lens group, to maintain its high optical performance at its closest focusing distance. This is most definitely an oldie goldie. SpecificationsLens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups Picture Angle: 43° (35mm) Minimum focus distance: 0.241m Filter Size: 52mm Lens Hood: Screw-in HN-3 Included accessories: ? Size and weight: dia.66 L55 245g Diaphragm: 6 bladed Price from: $ Discontinued Price paid: $24 USD Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com Positives
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VerdictThis lens is crisp and sharp, with good contrast. The Micro-Nikkor 55mm is excellent for small product shots. In my opinion, if you want a macro lens, go for a manual focus lens, and you might as well go for the best of the best, the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5. This lens is sharper then the Micro-Nikkor f/2.8. The AF 60mm Micro-Nikkor is a good alternative, which brings the magnification up to 1:1. AlternativesNikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AIS. From $ 349.95 USD Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D. From $ 369.95 USD *Prices are subject to change. Listed price is from April 11, 2008. Sample PicturesCamera: Nikon D2H, Nikon D200. Flash: Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 This time the pictures have been converted to .Jpg in Photoshop CS3. On all shots I`ve used 3 Flashes, first 3 shots a orange gel has been used in one of the SB-800`s and a blue gel in one, main flash had no gel attached. In the flower pictures one flash had a blue gel, the other two had the normal diffuser attached |
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![]() D2H, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/3.5 1/30sec. |
![]() D2H, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/5 1/250sec. |
![]() D2H, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/10 1/250sec. |
![]() D2H, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/30 1/250sec. |
![]() D200, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/11 1/15sec. |
![]() D200, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 @ f/5.6 1/15sec. |
![]() D200, Bellows,Micro 55mm @ f/3.5 1/160sec. |
![]() D200 + Bellows, Micro 55mm @ f/8 1/60sec. |
![]() D200 + Bellows, Micro 55mm @ f/16 1/60sec. |
![]() D200, Micro-Nikkor 55mm @ Infinity @ f/3.5 Home |
![]() D200, Micro-Nikkor @ 1/80sec f/5.6 |
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