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Nikon perspective control lenses
Mark Peters : July 1st 2008 - 07:10 CET
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 Nikkor lenses : Nikon is pleased to confirm the introduction of two new NIKKOR specialist lenses: the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D. The new lenses are designed for specialist applications in architecture, commercial and landscape photography. The Perspective Control capabilities offer a tilt/shift mechanism, revolving capability and auto aperture control. Both lenses offer class-leading levels of edge-to-corner sharpness and brightness at all subject distances from macro to infinity. They also incorporate Nikon’s state-of-the-art anti-reflective coating technology Nano Crystal coat to reduce ghosting and flare caused by internal reflections with very flexible levels of tilt and shift movement.
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Nikkor PC-E Micro lenses
PC NIKKORS are robust enough for professional use in the field or in the studio with a rounded nine-blade diaphragm that contributes to the renowned NIKKOR ‘bokeh’ that renders out-of-focus background objects soft, natural-looking and unobtrusive.
Specialist photography
Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products and NPS at Nikon Europe B.V: “These latest additions to the NIKKOR range will be welcomed by architecture and landscape photographers using FX format cameras like the Nikon D700 and D3.” He added: “Like the Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED introduced earlier this year, these new lenses further expand the NIKKOR range of optics for specialist photography.”
Nikon PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED
The 45mm focal length of the all-new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED is ideal for a natural looking perspective that can be controlled creatively by the photographer. Featuring ED glass to minimise aberration and a closest focus distance of just 25cm, the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D has a minimum aperture of f/32.
Nikon 45mm lens specs
Lens model : PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
Focal length : 45 mm
Max / min aperture : f/2.8 - f/32
Lens construction : 9 elements in 8 groups
Lens optics : one ED glass element, with Nano Crystal Coat
Picture angle : 51° , 34.5° (DX-format)
Minimum focus distance : 0.253 m
Max. reproduction ratio : 1/2
No. diaphragm blades : 9
Focusing : Manual
Filter / attachment size : 77mm
Diameter x length : φ83.5×112 mm
Weight : Approx. 780 grams
Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D replaces the existing PC Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D and is ideal for tabletop photography and creative portraiture. Featuring essentially the same optical design as its predecessor, the new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D is lighter and smaller with a closest focus distance of 39cm and minimum aperture of f/32.
Nikon 85mm lens specs
Lens model : PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D
Focal length : 85 mm
Max / min aperture : f/2.8 - f/32
Lens construction : 6 elements in 5 groups
Lens optics : one ED glass element, with Nano Crystal Coat
Picture angle : 28.4° , 18.9° (DX-format)
Minimum focus distance : 0.39 m
Max. reproduction ratio : 1/2
No. diaphragm blades : 9
Focusing : Manual
Filter / attachment size : 77mm
Diameter x length : φ82.7×107 mm
Weight : Approx. 650 grams
Nikon Lens Features
• Nano Crystal Coat minimizes ghosting and flare for fine image reproduction
• Superior optical performance with minimized distortion and chromatic aberration
• Electromagnetic diaphragm enables auto aperture control (for compatible camera bodies)
• Preset aperture possible with aperture ring and aperture stop-down button
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
• Superior protection against dust and moisture
• Macro-shooting capability down to 0.25 m and 0.39 m for PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D respectively (at 1/2x)
Nikkor lens price & availability
The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED is supplied with hood HB-43 and case CL-1020 while the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D includes hood HB-22 and case CL-1120. The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED lens will be on sale from 11th July 2008 with a MSRP guide price of EUR1800 and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D lens will be on sale from August 2008 with a MSRP guide price of 1800 Euros.
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