This ultra-wide lens with perspective control features tilt, shift and rotation capability, perfect for architectural, nature and commercial photography.
Archive for November, 2009
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8 (MF)
The Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens is a band new boxed lens left from old stock Its rare to find such lens any more.
The Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens replaced the decade-old earlier Nikkor classic Micro-Nikkor 105mmf/4.0s. Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens has a full stop faster in its maximum aperture and thus bringing it close to be a all round telephoto-Macro lens. It was debuted as a Ai-S native Nikkor and its immediate benefit is enabling many MF.AF Nikon SLRs be able to use in multi-exposure modes such as Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE as long as the aperture is stopped down to its minimum aperture at f/32.
Further, the faster maximum lens in Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens speed also provides a brighter viewfinder image where often users complain the previous slower version has caused darkening of the split-image rangefinder in a standard K-type focusing screen in particular when working with a close-up attachment units or with PN-11 at its closest focusing distance. The Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens can be focused down to a minimum distance at 0.47m (1.55ft.) to reach for a reproduction ratio of 1:2 half-life-size magnification. Similar to the slower f/4.0 counterpart, it uses a same PN-11 Auto Extension Ring to enable to almost Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens 1.0X magnification, that is at a minimum focusing distance at from 0.41sm (1.4ft.).
Other than a faster maximum lens speed, the Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens does has some lovely touch in its design. At the side f the Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens, there is a chrome ring that allows you to lock any preset focusing distance. The Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens has a very detail (and colourful) illustrations of various information relating to distance info in feet and meters, reproduction ratio in relation with the lens used in singular and when PN-11 is used in combination engravings on the lens barrel. The rubberized textured focusing grips in rectangular patterns has been extended to six-in-rows from five-in-row used in previous version for a more positive grip and handling during focusing.
Optically, the Nikon 105mm F2.8 AIs Micro-Nikkor lens has revised internally with a more complex 10 elements in 9 groups design to enable it to have a full f-stop increased in its light gathering power as compared to the previous f/4.0 lens. The lens has slightly above average image contrast across its entire aperture range. But resolution is top rated except the two closest maximum apertures, once stopping down to f/5.6 onwards, this lens performs exceptional image quality. Given a faster f/2.8 largest lens aperture, this lens is a top rated all rounder medium telephoto optic which is beyond any normal telephoto lens at medium range focal length can offer as it can extend its working distance all the way down to half life size magnification. This factor alone has made this lens sold incredibly well over the years.
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 (MF)
This manual focus Micro lens is perfect for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous focusing from infinity to 1/2 life-size (1:2).
The 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor is an exceptionally versatile lens. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture is fast enough to make it useful as a general photography normal lens. That same maximum aperture also improves the user’s ability to focus when doing macro applications. It produces an exceptionally sharp and clean looking image, at all apertures, from f/2.8 to f/32.
This lens focuses to a ratio of 1:2 in standard form. This means the lens can represent an item on the film at exactly 1/2 its actual size. It is possible to increase this to 1:1 (life-size) with the optional PK-13 extension tube. Greater magnifications are possible by using the 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor on a bellows focusing assembly.
This is a well-made, lightweight lens that produces professional quality images. It accepts 52mm filters and Nikon’s HN-3 lens hood. The hood is only necessary when using filters because the front element is deeply recessed and quite shaded as is.
- Multi-useful normal focal length lens
- Exceptional image quality at all apertures
- Exceptional image quality at all distances thanks to Nikon’s Close-Range-Correction (CRC – or floating element) system
Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Ai-S (MF)
This exceptional low-light manual focus lens is perfect for travel and portrait work and any situation where a extremely limited depth of field is desired.
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S (MF)
Versatile, ultra-fast wide-angle lens captures classic images with super-sharp results.
