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Specification

Sources of data

• Manufacturer's technical data.
• Nikon Sales Manual (July 1977).
• Nikkor lenses sales manual (January 1979).
• Nikon Sales Manual (June 1978).

Manufacturer description #1

55mm f/3.5 and 105mm f/4 Micro-Nikkors are two remarkable lenses which offer both ultra-close focusing capability and surpassing image quality at all subject distances from Macro range to infinity! So versatile they are widely employed as 'universal' lenses, both Micro-Nikkors incorporate an extended focusing mount offering continuous operation from infinity to a reproduction ratio of 1:2, here, the entire frame can be filled with a subject measuring just 48 x 72mm (1.9 x 2.8"). By adding the optional automatic extension rings PK-13 (for 55mm lens) or PN-11 (for 105mm), the lenses allow continuous focusing from 1:2 to 1:1 (life size). Dual reproduction ratio scales on each lens permit fast operation at predetermined ratios with or without the extension tube. Each Micro-Nikkor offers a minimum aperture of f/32 to permit maximum depth-of-field - a particular advantage in close-up photographs.

Because of its outstanding optical quality and focal length, the 55mm f/3.5 Micro-Nikkor is ideal for critical copying of flat subjects such as documents, color transparencies, stamps, coins, etc., or for close-ups of insects, flowers and other small subjects. It is also frequently used as a normal lens for candid, landscape and other general purposes. This lens does not usually require a lens hood as the optics are deeply recessed and effectively protected from stray light.

Equaling the image quality of the 55mm f/3.5, the 105mm f/4 Micro-Nikkor features a longer focal length for a much greater working distance and better illumination of elusive subjects (i.e., insects, birds and animals) while maintaining a natural perspective. As a medium telephoto lens, it is also ideal for portrature, sports or general creative photography.

Manufacturer description #2

Sales Points:

• Perfect for normal shooting as well as close-ups.
• Focuses continuously from infinity to one half life-size; with the optional PK-13 Ring, from one half to full life-size.
• Exceptional flatness of field for document and slide copying.
• Automatic diaphragm and full aperture metering.
• Two reproduction ratio scales engraved on the lens barrel for convenient reference.
• Minimum aperture of f/32 for additional depth of field.
• Deeply recessed front lens element eliminates the need for a separate lens hood.
• 52mm front thread accepts BR-2 Ring for reverse mounting on the camera.
• Weighs only 245 grams.

Notes

• This AI lens was designed for Nikon F3, EL2, EM, FE, FE2, FE10, FG-20, FM, FM2, FM10, FM3A, Nikkormat FT3 AI cameras and Nikon FA, FG, N2000, N6000 AI-S cameras.
• AI and AI-S lenses are backward compatible with Nikon F, F2, Nikkormat FS, FT, FT2, FTN, EL, ELW cameras.
• On Nikon digital SLR cameras, the automatic exposure metering with AI and AI-S lenses will not be available on D40, D40X, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 series.

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