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FOREWORD An updated version of Nikon's reknown close-focusing lens, the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 features a larger maximum aperture. Thus, the image in the viewfinder is brighter and it's easier to focus when the light gets dim or extension rings or a bellows unit are attached. It has a modified Gauss-type optical design of six elements in five groups and incorporates a floating element system in the rear lens group for improved performance.
MOUNTING THE LENS Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount, aligning the mounting indexes on the camera and the lens. Twist the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. To remove, depress the lens release button on the camera and twist the lens clockwise.
FOCUSING Thanks to its fully automatic diaphragm, the MicroNikkor can be focused with maximum image brightness on the screen throughout the entire focusing range. The depth of field is also minimized at maximum aperture, so that the image snaps in and out of focus rapidly and distinctly. To focus, turn the focusing ring until the image on the focusing screen-appears sharp and crisp.
Recommended Focusing Screens Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for F3- and F2-series cameras to suit any type of lens or picture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use with your lens are listed below. For screens used with Nikon cameras other than F3- and F2series cameras (e.g., Nikon FA, FE2, FM2 and FE), refer to the column for F3-series cameras. For the K2, B2 and E2 focusing screens, refer to the columns on the K, B and E screens, respectively.
Reproduction ratio is the relation of the image size to be recorded on the film to the subject size. For example, if the image on the focusing screen is one-fifth the size of the subject, the reproduction ratio is 1:5, and this is indicated on the reproduction ratio scale on the focusing ring by the figure 5. Focusing at predetermined reproduction ratio In front of the distance scale are two reproduction ratio scales engraved in orange.
with the white distance indicator line. A i m the camera at the subject and move it toward or away from the subject until the image on the focusing screen is sharp and crisp. Depth of field The Micro-Nikkor permits depth-of-field preview. Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera body and the lens will stop down to the preselected aperture to allow you to see how much background or foreground is in focus.
DETERMINING EXPOSURE Al B — 1 P K - I 1 A . 1 2 , 1 3 , and Full aperture TC-201,200, 14A PK-1,2, 3 Stop-down Bellows, E2 and K rings Stop-down PK-11A, 12,13,and Stop-down TC-201,200, 14A *non-AI PK-1,2, 3 Full aperture non-AI Stop-down Bellows, E2 and K rings * With this combination, conventional "manual" aperture i ndexing is required. Al Al non-AI With built-in TTL meter The Micro-Nikkor has an automatic diaphragm and a set of click-stop aperture settings ranging from f/2.8 to f/32.
When non-TTL meter is used At close ranges (reproduction ratios greater than 1:10), the amount of light reaching the film decreases as the lens-to-film distance increases. When non-TTL measurement is used for this range, the result is underexposed photographs unless compensation has been made for this decrease. (When the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.
TIPS ON CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY LENS CARE • When using the optional Extension Ring PK-13, Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6, or other Nikon equipment to obtain a reproduction ratio of more than 1:2, better optical performance will be obtained by stopping down the lens to f/4 or a smaller aperture setting. • Always keep the lens surfaces clean, as dust or smudges can interfere with image sharpness. Use a blower brush to remove dust, never cloth or facial tissue.
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS Focal length/Aperture: 55mm f/2.8 Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups Picture angle: 43° Focusing range: °° to 25cm (9-13/16 in.
IS¥^;S^^/DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLES unit: m mm Focused distance Depth of field m f/2.8 f/5.6 Reproduction ratio f/8 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 0.25 0.25-0.25 0.25-0.25 0.249-0.251 0.249-0.251 0.249-0.251 0.248-0.252 0.248-0.252 0.247-0.254 1/1.9 0.26 0.26-0.26 0.259-0.261 0.259-0.261 0.259-0.261 0.258-0.262 0.258-0.262 0.257-0.263 0.256-0.265 1/2.2 0.28 0.279-0.281 0.279-0.281 0.279-0.281 0,278-0.282 0.278-0.282 0.283-0.277 0.276-0.285 0.274-0.287 1/2.6 0.3 0.299-0.301 0.
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m ¥ * / CLOSE-UP TABLES (cm) U >;<..! 7} [£] Lens m normal position timiM Cose-up atiachment ?a-X7y7U>Z No 0 Close-Up Lens No. 0 •?Q—X7-y7U>3( No l Close-Up Lens No 1 ? n - X 7 ' y 7 U > X No 2 Close-Up Lens No. 2 E 2 'J > ? E2 Ring K Ring Set Reproduction 1/25.7-1/1.9 1/12.2-1/1.7 1/62-1/1.5 1/3.9-1/1.3 1/9 5-1.3 1/69-14 PK-Series Rings ' v D - X T ? y ^ > > l - PB-4.PB-S Bellows PB-4.PB-5 ^ • - ^ T ? v ^ > > t - PB-6 Bellows PB-6 7 . 7 - f h ' D t - g a PS-4.
unit: inches Lens in normal position Close-up attachment Reproduction ratio Ctose-Up Lens No. 0 1/25.7-1/1.9 Close-Uo Lens No. 1 1/12.2-1/1.7 Close-Up Lens No. 2 1/6.2-1/1.5 E2 Ring 1/3.9-1/1.3 K Ring Set 1/9.5-1.3 PK-Series Rings 1/6.9-1.4 Bellows PB-4, PB-5 1/1.3-3.4 Bellows PB-6 1/1.1-3.8 Slide Copying Adapter PS-4, PS-5 1/1.3-1.8 Slide Copying Adapter PS-6 1/1.1-2.4 Macro Copy Stand PB-6M 1/1.1-2.5 Extension Bellows PB-6E 1/1,1-8.0 Reprocopy Outfit PF-2, PF-3, PF-4 1/13.
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