PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm and 85mm f/2.8D lenses

published : Tuesday, July 01, 2008 | model : NIKON D700

Theme : Digital Photography | Lenses

Nikon also announced the new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D lenses, expanding a series of lenses that allow photographers to effectively correct perspective and/or depth-of-field to push creative boundaries.

PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm and 85mm f/2.8D lenses

Nikon D700 Body only Digital Camera

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Perspective Control
These new Perspective Control (PC) lenses correct linear distortion in order to better replicate images as seen by the human eye, including straightening the converging lines of rectilinear objects such as buildings, while also introducing welcome command over depth-of-field. Their versatility makes these lenses a nice complement for a many applications, including photographing architecture, nature, interiors and still-life, especially product photography.

Tilt and shift
A PC-E lens' "tilt" control gives photographers additional creative control over depth-of-field. Known as the Scheimpflug principal, tilt-shift lenses are capable of modifying the focal plane of the lens, allowing the extension or limitation of the point of critical sharpness in the image. The combination of "tilt" and "shift" controls featured in all PC-E NIKKOR lenses gives photographers extraordinary control over perspective (control which simply is not possible with conventional lenses).

Freedom
A special tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5-degree tilt control for creative focus. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing point issues with convenient side-mounted controls at 1mm / 1-degree intervals that will adjust the focal plane with shift and tilt adjustments. The lens optics rotate up to 90 degrees right or left for perspective control adjustment, while a click-stop is provided every 30 degrees. Photographers can confirm the effect of each adjustment accurately through their Nikon SLR viewfinder.

9 blades diaphragm
All NIKKOR-E lenses incorporate a rounded nine-blade electromagnetic diaphragm that provides auto aperture control when used with Nikon SLRs that feature an electronically controlled aperture, including the D3, D300 and newly announced D700 camera. This unique feature allows photographers to more easily compose images without the typical darkening of the frame experienced with other lenses of this type.

ED glass in these PC-E Micro Nikkor
The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED lens features an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element providing superior sharpness and color fidelity by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration and three aspherical lens elements to minimize various other types of lens aberration. While both lenses offer a 1:2 reproduction ratio, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8 D lens offers a medium-telephoto angle of view and increased camera-to-subject working distance that is preferable in many applications. In addition, both lenses incorporate Nikon's Super Integrated coatings that deliver better color reproduction, as well as Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to virtually eliminate any remaining instances of ghosting and flare.

Prices and availability of Nikon's PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm and 85mm f/2.8D
The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D lenses are scheduled to become available through Nikon authorized dealers in the U.S. beginning in August 2008 for an estimated selling price of $1,799.95 and $1,739.95, respectively.