

Takes the Nikon HN-3 hood, although you don't need it. Has a seven-bladed diaphragm stopping down to f/32. The 60/2.8G is the best lens for most people, but since I've already bought two of these, personally I'm already set.įocuses down to about 9," at which point the image on film is Today, the 60mm f/2.8 G is as sharp, and autofocuses with all DSLRs. It's a more practical choice for most uses. The newer 60mm f/2.8 AF focuses to 1:1, instead of this lens' half life-size, and is autofocus. This 55mm lens was also made for a year as an autofocus lens. Hellaciously sharp at every aperture and distance, diffraction limitedīy f/5.6 in the center, extremely well made and fairly inexpensive. You can still get them brand-new at B&H Photo-Video. I've bought two of them brand-new over the years, and the first one I bought in 1983 still works perfectly. The Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-s has been a hit ever since it was introduced in 1979. June 2013 Nikon Reviews Nikon Lenses All Reviews I'm not NPR I get no government hand-outs and run no pledge drives to support my research, so please always use any of these links for the best prices and service whenever you get anything. My biggest source of support for this free website is when you use those or any of these links when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live - but I receive nothing for my efforts if you buy elsewhere. You can still buy them brand-new from B&H Photo-Video, where I've bought two of them myself, or used at this link directly to them at eBay (see How to Win at eBay) and at Amazon. Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8 AI-s ( FX, DX and 35mm coverage, 52mm filters, 10 oz./290g, about $400 new or $175 used.) Enlarge. How to Shoot Macro Best Macro Lenses Compared Home Donate New Search Gallery Reviews How-To Books Links Workshops About Contact
