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PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
New additions to PC-E NIKKOR series lenses with Perspective Control
Nikon has confirmed the release of two tilt and shift lenses that were talked about in January this year. The 2 lenses that have been released are the
'normal Focal length' PC-E Micro Nikkor 45 mm F2.8D ED and 'medium
telephoto' PC-E Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.8D, both of which provide ±8.5°
tilt, ±11.5mm shift and 90° axial (rotation) movement and also have the
much touted 'Nano Crystal Coat'. When used on the D3, D300 (and we
presume D700) these lenses also provide automatic aperture control as
well as manual override using the aperture ring on the lens.
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of
the two new PC-E NIKKOR Perspective Control lenses, with tilt/shift
function, for digital and 35mm-fomat film SLRs – the PC-E Micro NIKKOR
45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D. Together with the
PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED, released in February 2008, the PC-E NIKKOR
series now covers a range extending from 24mm wide-angle to medium
telephoto 85mm.
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
The PC-E NIKKOR lens series features a tilt/shift mechanism that
provides extraordinary control over the relationship between the
Optical axis of the lens and the image plane, thereby enabling
Perspective Control. This function proves particularly valuable for
specialized professional users such as architecture and product
photographers.
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
Incorporating an electromagnetic diaphragm, these lenses provide
auto aperture control when used with D3, D700 and D300 digital SLR
cameras for improved operability. Furthermore, Nano Crystal Coat
effectively reduces ghosting and flare to provide sharper, more vivid
images. This contributes to the superior optical performance of these
lenses to realize the outstanding image quality for which NIKKOR
interchangeable lenses are renowned.
Note: "PC" in the lens name stands for Perspective Control.
PC-E 85mm Micro, offering a medium-telephoto angle of view and increased camera-to-subject Working distance
Close-up shooting at up to 1/2x reproduction ratio
Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flare
PC-E 45mm features an ED glass element, delivering high-Resolution and even more vivid image quality
Electromagnetic diaphragm provides auto aperture control when used with D3, D700 and D300 digital SLR cameras
Wide tilt and shift range (tilt: ±8.5°; shift ±11.5mm) enables
agile hand-held tilt/shift photography — a handling characteristic that
is virtually impossible with large-format view cameras
±90° lens revolving capability, with stops at 30° and 60°, for versatile tilt/shift effects
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm for rounded, natural Blur
High optical performance not only for tilt/shift photography but also for general shooting
Dust and moisture-resistant for reliable use even in harsh shooting situations
Note:
These lenses can be used with the D3, D700 and D300 without any
limitation; and can also be used with the following cameras, though
some restrictions or limitations on functions exist: D2 series, D1
series, D200, D100, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series, F6, F5, F4
series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90 series/N90, F80 series /N80 series, F75
series /N75 series, F65 series /N65 series, and PRONEA 600i/6i.
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED Specifications
Focal length
45 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Lens construction
9 elements in 8 groups (with one ED glass element and Nano Crystal Coat)
Picture angle
51° (maximum 66° when fully shifted)
Closest focus distance
0.253 m (0.83 ft.)
Maximum reproduction ratio
1/2
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size
77mm
Diameter x length
Approx. 82.5 x 112 mm/3.2 x 4.4 in. (extension from lens mount)
Weight
Approx. 740 g/26.1 oz.
Supplied accessories
77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-43, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D Specifications
Focal length
85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Lens construction
6 elements in 5 groups (with Nano Crystal Coat)
Picture angle
28°30’ (maximum 37°50’ when fully shifted)
Closest focus distance
0.39 m (1.3 ft.)
Maximum reproduction ratio
1/2
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size
77mm
Diameter x length
Approx. 83.5 x 107 mm/3.3 x 4.2 in.
Weight
Approx. 635 g/22.4 oz.
Supplied accessories
77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-22, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120
