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 NIKKOR Lenses — Seamless Performance, Absolute Precision, and Total Reliability
W
hen it comes to choosing photographic equipment, Nikon‘s total commitment to controlling every aspect of lens designed to function seamlessly with Nikon SLRs in a synergy such as 3D Colour Matrix Metering and i-TTL Balanced Fill-
perhaps the most important decision a photographer manufacturing. By selecting only the finest raw materials and of purpose that is simply unparallelled. This is exemplified most Flash, you can be sure to find an array of NIKKOR lenses that
faces is which lens system to use. For the majority of employing the most advanced processing and design tech- clearly in the legendary Nikon F mount. For even the most can handle these advances too.
professional photographers, that choice is simple: niques, Nikon produces the precision-crafted lens elements that advanced NIKKOR lenses incorporate this standard that has Once you see for yourself how smoothly the Nikon-NIKKOR
Nikkor. Why? Because NIKKOR lenses offer unrivalled clarity, help you take the world’s greatest pictures. won over decades of devotees for its consistency and reliabil- combination works, chances are you’ll do what most of the
sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability. This no-compromise attitude toward ultrahigh-tech manufac- ity. This design also ensures that when we release revolution- when you
world’s professional photographers do —
The reasons for this are many, not the least of which is turing extends to performance. For each NIKKOR lens is ary cameras like the Nikon F6, D3 and D300 with features reach for a lens, it’ll be a NIKKOR.

NIKKOR Lenses DX Fisheye &

Pp. 8-11 Wideangle& AFMicro-&
For absolute clarity and
sharpness of detail for

Normal
DX NIKKOR lenses, close-up photography.

PCMicro-
designed exclusively

18-21 AFNIKKOR Lenses

for use with Nikon
Pp.
DX-format digital
SLRs, offer digital NIKKOR Lenses Pp. 28-29
Wideangle AF NIKKOR
photographers
lenses, including AF
unprecedented
Fisheye NIKKOR, provide
creative potential.
superior depth of field and
fast apertures for photojour-

Zoom-
AFNIKKOR Lenses
Pp. 12-17
nalism and travel. There
are also Normal AF
NIKKOR lenses for a nat-
Provide both versa- ural perspective for diverse

Manual-
tility and portabili- applications, from land-
ty for every type of scapes to candid shots.

focus Lenses
photographer from
beginners to pros for
every moment.
A versatile and
Pp. 32-33 unique selection of
manual focus lenses.

Accessories
Tele
Telephoto AF NIKKOR lenses, Suggested equipment com-

photo including AF DC-NIKKOR lenses, P. 35 binations, and accessories

for NIKKOR lenses.
AFNIKKOR Lenses AF-S NIKKOR lenses, and AF-S
Teleconverters, create
dramatic sports, wildlife, portrait photo-
Pp. 22-27 graphs and everything in between. AF
DC-NIKKOR lenses offer creative focus-
ing control for exceptional portraits.
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 Technology
Nikon

improved overall lens design ensures that your Nikon perature-resistance analysis.
A history of exceptional performance — and ensuring the superior camera is compatible with One of these tests concerns
NIKKOR lenses

N
ikon began producing lenses under the NIKKOR name in 1933, and since then more performance of the finished most NIKKOR lenses and the lens’ Optical Transfer
product. that your Nikon equipment Function (OTF), which evalu-
than 40 million lenses have been sold worldwide. Throughout the years, our unwaver- Electronics — microcomputer can accommodate future ates the resolving power and
ing commitment to quality and innovation has yielded many breakthroughs in the photo- innovation for precise system advances. contrast of the lens. To per-
graphic industry. For example, Nikon introduced the Nikkor Auto 24mm f/2.8 incorpo- performance Moreover, the F mount form this test, Nikon devel-
rating Nikon-pioneered Close-Range Correction (CRC) system in 1967, and started The recent advances in the achieves something no other oped the exclusive Nikon
production of aspherical lenses in 1968. In addition, Nikon developed ED (Extra-low computer industry play an design can — it is compati- OTF Analyser (NOA).
integral role in the makeup ble with both types of lens In addition to these
Dispersion) glass which made its first appearance in the 300mm f/2.8 ED Nikkor tele- as well as design of NIKKOR drive systems — the conven- uncompromising tests, Nikon
photo in 1972, and is now incorporated in many other NIKKOR lenses. And in 2003, lenses. For in addition to tional mechanical AF cou- technicians further guarantee
Nikon produced the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED, as the first lens superior optics, each AF pling design for wideangle the performance of the final
optimised for Nikon DX-format digital SLRs in the new DX NIKKOR series. NIKKOR features a built-in and standard zooms, and product by going over every
These are just a few of the many achievements in lens design that exemplify Nikon’s posi- microcomputer. This micro- Nikon’s exclusive SWM detail of every finished lens.
computer works with the (Silent Wave Motor) system They check and assure the
tion as the world’s preeminent manufacturer of professional photographic equipment. The Nikon AF camera computer featured in the most mechanical construction,
following offers in-depth technical information that will help you understand more fully that system to provide information advanced supertelephoto electronics, AF movement,
NIKKOR lenses provide superior performance and are thus the best match for your Nikon SLR. Optical glass
that ensures fast autofocus, NIKKOR lenses. This is just zoom and aperture mecha-
raw materials Matrix exposure metering, one example why the Nikon F nisms, and lens resolution.

Optical design using computer Inspecting glass blocks Coating lenses Adjusting optical axis Inspecting resolution

Where it all begins — types of glass. This is pre- the NIKKOR lens. The lens Balanced Fill-Flash, and other mount continues to be an All of which ensures that the
Nikon glassworks cisely how Nikon developed mount, too, features similar Nikon innovations in SLR per- integral part of Nikon camera lens does what it’s supposed
To make the finest lens ele- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) materials. formance. equipment design. to — provide the outstanding
ments, you must begin with glass in 1972 — to meet Computers and lens design Only NIKKOR lenses are Reliability — lenses made optical performance and reli-
the finest optical glass. To design demands for super- Nikon designers employ the designed for today's and to withstand the toughest ability that make NIKKOR
ensure this, Nikon does what telephoto NIKKOR lenses. latest computers and Nikon- tomorrow’s Nikon SLR cam- conditions lenses the pro’s choice the
few makers can — it manu- Lens construction developed software to deter- eras, based on information Each NIKKOR lens is manu- world over.
factures the glass for nearly The peerless craftsmanship mine the optical design of and insight available exclu- factured to meet the most
all NIKKOR lenses in its own of NIKKOR lens elements each lens. Using this data sively within Nikon — includ- stringent requirements in the
glassworks. This means our is matched by the structures together with their accumu- ing autofocusing parameters. industry. The optical glass is
lens designers have over that house them. Only lated experience, they create No other lens maker can pro- scrutinised to assure it is free
200 types of glass to choose the best materials are the finest SLR lenses avail- vide this type of assurance. of imperfections, whereupon
from, giving them an excep- used for the mechanical able. The Nikon F lens mount — it is then remelted, cast,
tional variety from which to construction of each lens. Computer-aided design a tradition of continuity ground, polished and hard-
select just the right optical Fine metal alloys and simulation is also used to and forward compatibility coated to emerge as one of
glass for their requirements. polycarbonates make up ensure the utmost precision The debut of the original the world’s finest lens ele-
Moreover, when these the helicoids in some in the optical and mechanical Nikon F also marked the ments. After being precisely
requirements demand lens lenses. Inner and outer parts of each lens as well as introduction of what is per- mounted in lens barrels, the
properties not yet available, sleeves are tooled with the quality of the lens assem- haps its most significant lens elements and their
the glass technicians work to maximum precision, result- bly process. In this way, com- technological innovation — assemblies undergo a bat-
find a solution — which often ing in the smooth lens puters can identify problem- the Nikon F lens mount. tery of tests and inspections,
results in engineering new movement that characterises atic areas thus leading to This legendary design including vibration and tem-

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 Designed to be the best lenses in the world

ED glass — ness and contrast even at Nano Crystal Nikon employs three optical movement is limited to AF Nikon camera bodies. (eight times)
an essential element their largest apertures. In this Coat types of aspherical lens the interior of the nonextend- This then makes possible faster.* It
of NIKKOR telephoto lenses way, NIKKOR’s ED-series Nano Crystal Coat is elements.Precision- ing lens barrel. This allows for advances like 3D Matrix allows hand-
Nikon developed ED lenses exemplify Nikon’s pre- an anti-reflective coat- ground aspherical lens a more compact, lightweight Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor held shoot-
(Extra-low Dispersion) eminence in lens innovation ing that originated in the devel- elements are the finest expres- construction as well as a Balanced Fill-Flash. ing at dusk,
glass to enable the and performance. opment of NSR-series (Nikon sion of lens-crafting art, Aspherical lens closer focusing distance. In Note: D-type and G-type NIKKOR lens- at night, and
Nikon Super demanding extremely rigorous addition, a smaller and lighter es provide distance information to the even in poor- VR lens unit
production of lenses Step and Repeat) semicon- following cameras: Auto exposure; F6,
that offer superior Integrated Coating ductor manufacturing devices. production standards. Hybrid focusing lens group is F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, ly lit interiors. The lens’ VR
ED glass sharpness and colour ensures exceptional It virtually eliminates internal lenses are made of a special employed to ensure faster F60, F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA system also detects automat-
600i, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300,
correction by minimising chro- performance lens element reflections across plastic moulded onto optical focusing. The IF system is D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and
ically when the photographer
matic aberration. To enhance the performance a wide range of wavelengths, glass. Moulded glass aspher- featured in most NIKKOR D40X/D40. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, pans — no special mode is
Put simply, chromatic aber- of its optical lens elements, and is particularly effective in ical lenses are manufactured telephoto and selected F90X, F80, F75, F70, D3, D2 series, D1 required.
series, D300, D200, D100, D80,
ration is a type of image Nikon employs an exclusive reducing ghost and flare pecu- by moulding a unique type of NIKKOR zoom lenses. D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40.
* As determined by Nikon perform-
and colour dispersion that multilayer lens coating that liar to ultra-wideangle lenses. optical glass using a special Rear Focusing Silent Wave Motor
ance tests.
: Optical path of normal lens
occurs when light rays of vary- helps reduce ghost and flare Nano Crystal Coat employs metal die technique. : Optical path of aspherical lens
(RF) DX NIKKOR
ing wavelengths pass through to a negligible level. multiple layers of Nikon’s out- Close-Range With Nikon’s Rear Focusing
Nikon Super Integrated Correction system (RF) system, all the lens ele- Nikon’s AF-S technology is Compact and lightweight DX
optical glass. In the past, cor- standing extra-low refractive
Coating achieves a number The Close-Range Correction ments are divided into specif- yet another reason profes- Nikkor lenses featuring a
recting this problem for tele- index coating, which features
of objectives, including min- (CRC) system is one of ic lens groups, with only the sional photographers like smaller image circle are spe-
photo lenses required special ultra-fine crystallized particles

Secondary spectrum Aspherical lens elements Cam for zoom mechanism

imised reflection in the wider Nikon’s most important focus- rear lens group moving for NIKKOR telephoto lenses. cially designed and optimised
of nano size (one nanometer CRC (AF 24mm f/2.8D)
wavelength range and superior ing innovations, for it provides focusing. This makes autofo- AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature for Nikon D3, D2-series, D1-
equals one millionth of a mm).
colour balance and reproduc- superior picture quality at cusing operation smoother Nikon’s SWM which converts series, D300, D200, D80,
Nikon now proudly marks a
Normal glass ED glass tion, even with Zoom-NIKKOR close focusing distances and and faster. “travelling waves” into rotation- D100, D70S/D70, D50 and
world first by applying this
lenses featuring a large num- increases the focusing range. AF DC-NIKKOR lenses— al energy to focus the optics. D40X/D40 digital SLR cam-
coating technology to a wide
ber of elements. It is also effec- With CRC, the lens ele- unique NIKKOR lens- This enables high-speed auto- eras. These are ideal options
optical elements that offer range of lenses for use in con-
tive in minimising ghost and ments are configured in a es for unique portraits focusing that’s extremely accu- for landscape photographers
anomalous dispersion charac- sumer optical products.
flare caused by internal reflec- AF DC-NIKKOR lenses feature rate and super quiet. and others who need to shoot
teristics — specifically calcium Aspherical lens “floating element” design
tions from the image sensors of exclusive Nikon Defocus- M/A mode expansive scenes with Nikon
fluoride crystals. However, fluo- elements wherein each lens group
rite easily cracks and is sensi- Nikon digital SLRs. Nikon introduced the first moves independently to image Control technology. This DX-format digital SLRs.
Focusing lens groups
Also, Nikon's multilayer achieve focusing. This allows photographers to control AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Note: We do not recommend use of
tive to temperature changes photographic lens with
coating process is tailored to ensures superior lens per- IF (AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II)
the degree of spherical aberra- Nikon’s exclusive M/A mode, DX Nikkor with
that can adversely affect focus- aspherical lens elements in 35mm (135) or
the design of each particular formance even when shoot- tion in the foreground or back- that allows switching from aut- IX240 format
ing by altering the lens’ refrac- 1968. What sets them apart?
lens. The number of coatings ing at close distances. ground by rotating the lens’ DC ofocus to manual operation cameras.
tive index. Aspherical lenses virtually
applied to each lens element The CRC system is used ring. This will create a rounded with virtually no time lag —
So Nikon designers and eliminate the problem of
is carefully calculated to in fisheye, wideangle, Micro, out-of-focus blur that is ideal for even during AF servo opera-
engineers put their heads coma and other types of lens
match the lens type and and selected medium tele- portrait photography. No other tion and regardless of AF
together and came up with ED aberration — even when RF (AF DC 135mm f/2D)
glass used, and also to photo NIKKOR lenses. lenses in the world offer this mode in use. SWM
glass, which offers all the bene- used at the widest aperture.
assure the uniform colour bal- Internal Focusing special technique. Vibration Reduction
fits, yet none of the drawbacks They are particularly useful in
ance that characterises (IF) Distance information (VR)
of calcium fluorite-based glass. correcting the distortion in
NIKKOR lenses. This results Imagine being able to focus a This innovative VR system
With this innovation, Nikon wideangle lenses. In addition,
minimises image blur caused
developed several types of ED in lenses that meet much
higher standards than the
use of aspherical lenses con- lens without it changing in
size. Nikon’s IF technology
D-type and G-type Nikkor
lenses relay subject-to-cam- by camera shake, and offers Nikon
glass suitable for various lenses. tributes to a lighter and small-
They deliver stunning sharp- rest of the industry. er lens design. enables just that. All internal era distance information to the equivalent of shooting at Technology
a shutter speed three stops
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 DX NIKKOR lenses —
distinguishing features

DXNIKKOR Lenses T he newest addition to

Nikon’s world-class NIKKOR
lens lineup, the DX NIKKOR
series was developed in
response to the demands of
professional and advanced
: ED glass elements
amateur digital SLR users for
: Aspherical lens elements
higher optical performance.
AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED* e d s C
The popularity of Nikon’s digital
SLRs has risen significantly, Frame-filling fisheye lens for exclusive
use with Nikon digital SLR
and Nikon has answered with
• Full-frame fisheye images with a picture
the kind of innovation you’d angle of 180˚ (diagonal)
expect from a world leader in • ED glass elements
optical technology. Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups
• Focuses down to 0.14m/0.46 ft. Closest focusing: 0.14m/0.46 ft.
Nikon created the DX Picture angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm
(135) format equivalent to 16mm Filter attach-
NIKKOR series to provide ment size: Rear-attachment type 27mm
Nikon DX-format digital SLR Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 63 x 62.5mm

© Toshiaki Kaneto
owners with greater wideangle Weight: 305g
covering power. Mounting a
35mm format 14mm widean- AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED* (2.0x) e a i d S M s C
gle lens, for example, onto a Ultra-wideangle zoom lens for exclusive
digital camera would result in a

AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED

use with Nikon digital SLR
picture angle equivalent to that • Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
of a 21mm lens — negating the • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
benefit of wideangle coverage. operation
DX NIKKOR, the first inter- • M/A mode for quick switching between Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups
autofocus and manual operation Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Picture angle
changeable lenses designed with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
specifically for use with • Lightweight and compact design
equivalent to 18-36mm Filter attachment
Nikon DX-format digital size: 77mm Hood: HB-23 (provided)
Dimensions: 82.5mm x 90mm Weight: 465g
SLRs, give owners wideangle
shooting capability in a com-
pact, lightweight package. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED* (3.2x) e a i d S M s C
Nikon offers nine DX Wideangle zoom lens for exclusive use
NIKKOR lenses—various with Nikon digital SLR
• Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
Zoom-NIKKOR lenses and
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
the 10.5mm Fisheye—to operation
cover a range of shooting situ- • M/A mode for quick switching between Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
ations. In addition to lenses with autofocus and manual operation Closest focusing: 0.36m/1.2 ft. Picture
popular zoom ranges, the line- angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
• Lightweight and compact design
format equivalent to 25.5-82.5mm
up includes newer zoom lens- Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-31
© Tim Andrew

es with telephoto ranges that (provided) Dimensions: 85.5 x 110.5mm

extend up to 200mm (equiva- Weight: 755g
lent to 300mm in 35mm for-
mat). The 18-200mm lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II* (3.0x) e a d S s C
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

offers an astonishing 11.1x Affordable wideangle zoom lens for exclu-

zoom power. sive use with Nikon digital SLRs
• Ultracompact and light (205g)
• Aspherical lens and ED glass elements
• Newly developed, compact SWM Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups
• Focuses as close as 0.28m/0.9 ft. Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft.
Picture angle with Nikon DX format: equiva-
lent to 27-82.5mm in 35mm (135) format
Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HB-33
Dimensions: 70.5 x 74mm Weight: 205g

Note: We do not recommend use of DX

NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135)
or IX240 format cameras. * The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
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 ©Tim Andrew
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED* (3.8x) e a i d S M s C

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

High-power wideangle zoom lens for Lens construction: 15
exclusive use with Nikon digital SLR elements in 13 groups
• Aspherical lens and ED glass elements Closest focusing:
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet 0.38m/1.2 ft. Picture
angle with Nikon DX
operation format: 35mm (135) for-
• M/A mode for quick switching between mat equivalent to 27-105mm
autofocus and manual operation Filter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32
• Lightweight and compact design (provided) Dimensions: 73 x 75.5mm
Weight: 390g

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED* (7.5x) e a i d S s C

A high-power zoom lens with SWM for Lens construction: 15
exclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs elements in 13 groups
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet Closest focusing:
0.45m/1.5 ft. Picture
operation
angle with Nikon DX
• Aspherical lenses and ED glass element format: 35mm (135)
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm format equivalent to 27-202.5mm
• High-power 7.5x zoom lens Filter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32
Dimensions: 73.5 x 86.5mm Weight: 385g

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED* (11.1x) e a i d S M s B C

High-power zoom lens with VR ll for Lens construction: 16
exclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs elements in 12
• VR ll offers the equivalent of a shutter groups Closest focus-
speed 4 stops faster** ing: 0.5m/1.6 ft.
Picture angle with
• Two ED glass elements
Nikon DX format:
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet equivalent to 27-
operation 300mm in 35mm (135) format Filter attach-
• M/A mode for quick switching between ment size: 72mm Hood: HB-35 (provided)
autofocus and manual operation Dimensions: 77 x 96.5mm Weight: 560g
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED* (3.6x) e i d S s B C

Affordable zoom lens with VR for Lens construction: 15
exclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs elements in 11 groups
• VR offers the equivalent of a shutter Closest focusing:
speed 3 stops faster** 1.1m/3.6 ft.
Picture angle with
• Newly developed, compact SWM
Nikon DX format: equivalent to 82.5 –
• An ED glass element helps minimise 300mm in 35mm (135) format Filter attach-
chromatic aberration ment size: 52mm Hood: HB-37
• Seven-blade rounded diaphrag Dimensions: 73 x 99.5mm Weight: 335g
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED* (3.6x) e d S s C

Affordable high-power zoom lens for Lens construction: 13
exclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs elements in 9 groups
• Ultracompact and light (255g) Closest focusing:
0.95m/3.1 ft.
• Two ED glass elements
Picture angle with
• Newly developed, compact SWM Nikon DX format: equiv-
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm alent to 82.5-300mm in 35mm (135) format
Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HB-34
(provided) Dimensions: 68 x 79mm
Weight: 255g

* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
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 AF Zoom-NIKKOR lenses—
distinguishing features

Zoom- N ikon offers over a dozen AF

Zoom-NIKKOR lenses all
of which are outstanding.
The information below will

AFNIKKOR Lenses

© Steven Yee Pui Chung

give you a better idea of
which lenses are most suit-
able for you.
The most obvious starting
point when considering a zoom
lens is focal length, for that will

AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

determine your range of usage.
Need a great standard zoom
for the wideangle to medium
telephoto range? For greater
wideangle coverage, the 14-
24mm, 17-35mm and 18-
35mm are favourites of land-
scape photographers and oth-
ers who need to shoot expan-
sive scenes. Then there are the : Nano Crystal Coat
more powerful lenses like the : ED glass elements
70-300mm or 80-400mm. : Aspherical lens elements
These are ideal for sports and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED* (1.7x) e a i d S M s
action photography, and for Ultra-wideangle, high-speed zoom lens
taking shots of people from a with SWM
distance. And for truly high- • Fast f/2.8 aperture at 14mm focal length
power zoom needs, the 24- • PGM aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-
120mm lens offers 5x ratio. Not ments
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
only is this lens versatile, this is • Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting and
Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft. (at 18-
compact as well. flare 24mm focal length) Picture angle with Nikon
• Compact SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF DX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to
The speed, or maximum • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm 21-36mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 98 x
aperture that a lens offers is 131.5mm Weight: 1,000g
another crucial factor. There are
several AF Zoom-NIKKOR
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED (2.1x) e a i d S M s
lenses in the wide, medium
and powerful telephoto range A high-performance, ultra-wideangle
with a fast f/2.8 that are sure to zoom lens with SWM
• Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
fit your demands. The AF-S 14-
• 0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing throughout
24mm, AF-S 17-35mm, AF-S zoom range
24-70mm, AF-S 28-70mm Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
• M/A mode for quick switching between Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft. Picture
and AF-S VR 70-200mm are autofocus and manual focus operation angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
© John Shaw

all perfectly suited for hand- • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm format equivalent to 25.5-52.5mm Filter
held shooting in dim light. attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-23 (pro-
vided) Dimensions: 82.5 x 106mm
Macro focusing is another Weight: 745g
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

feature that most AF Zoom-

NIKKOR lenses offer. Those AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED (1.9x) e a i d s
lenses with the highest Portable ultra-wideangle zoom lens
reproduction ratios are the • Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF (1/2), • Focuses down to 0.33m/1.1 ft.
and the VR 70-200mm • IF (Internal Focusing) technology
f/2.8G IF-ED (1/3.7). • Seven-blade rounded diaphragm
Lens construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
Closest focusing: 0.33m/1.1 ft. Picture
angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 27-52.5mm Filter
attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-23
(provided) Dimensions: 82.5 x 82.5mm
Weight: 370g

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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
: Nano Crystal Coat
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED* (2.9x) e a i d S M s
Standard zoom lens with constant f/2.8
aperture
• PGM aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-
ments
• Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting and
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
flare Closest focusing: 0.38m/1.2 ft. (at 35-
• Compact SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF 50mm focal length) Picture angle with Nikon
• M/A mode for quick switching between aut- DX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to
ofocus and manual operation 36-105mm Filter attachment size: 77mm
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Hood: HB-40 Dimensions: 83 x 133mm
Weight: 900g

AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF (3.5x) a i d s

High-performance standard zoom lens for
landscapes to portraits
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal
length
• Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
from 35-85mm
Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. (0.21m/
• Hybrid and moulded-glass aspherical lens 0.7 ft. at macro setting) Picture angle with
elements Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equiv-
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm alent to 36-127.5mm Filter attachment size:
72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided) Dimensions:
78.5 x 82.5mm Weight: 545g

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED* (5.0x) e a i d S M s B

High-power wideangle zoom lens featuring
SWM and VR system
• SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using a
shutter speed 3 stops faster (at 120mm)**
• High-power 5x zoom lens
Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
• Two aspherical lenses and two ED glass ele- Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. Picture angle
ments with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. equivalent to 36-180mm Filter attachment
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F80, F75, F65, D3,
D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50
size: 72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided)
and D40X/D40 Dimensions: 77 x 94mm Weight: 575g

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED (2.5x) e a i d S M s

A high-performance standard zoom lens
with SWM
• Two ED glass elements and moulded glass
aspherical lens element
• Superior optical performance
• M/A mode for quick switching between aut- Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
ofocus and manual focus operation Closest focusing: 0.7m/2.3 ft. (0.5m/1.6ft.
at macro setting) Picture angle with Nikon
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm DX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to
42-105mm Filter attachment size: 77mm
Hood: HB-19 (provided)
Dimensions: 88.5 x 121.5mm Weight: 935g
* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50,
F-401 series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40,
and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.
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© Arthur Meyerson

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED

AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED* (2.9x) eidSMsB AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED (2.5x) e d s
Compact, lightweight G-type fast telephoto Superb telephoto zoom for sports and por- Lens construc-
zoom lens with Vibration Reduction traits tion: 16 elements
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF • High-performance, high-speed, telephoto in 11 groups
operation zoom lens Closest focusing:
1.8m/6 ft.
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using a • Holds its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture over
(1.5m/4.9 ft. at
shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster** the entire range of focal lengths macro setting) Picture angle with Nikon DX
• Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] and Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups • Three ED glass elements format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to 120-
[ACTIVE] Closest focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture angle • Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation 300mm Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-
• Five ED glass elements with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format 7 Dimensions: 87 x 187mm Weight: 1,300g
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. equivalent to 105-300mm Filter attachment
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, size: 77mm Hood: HB-29 (provided)
F65, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5x) e d sB
D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40
Dimensions: 87 x 215mm Weight: 1,470g
(1,395g without tripod mounting foot) Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens Lens construc-
AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G* (4.3x) d s with Vibration Reduction tion: 17 ele-
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using a ments in 11
High-power G-type telephoto zoom lens Lens construction: groups Closest
13 elements in 9
shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm focusing:
groups Closest • Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is can- 2.3m/7.5 ft.
• Provides distance information to AF Nikon focusing: 1.5m/ cellable to conserve battery power Picture angle
cameras 4.9 ft. Picture angle • Panning is automatically detected with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format • Three ED glass elements ensure superior equivalent to 120-600mm Filter attachment
equivalent to 105-450mm Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-24 (provided)
size: 62mm Hood: HB-26 (provided)
optical performance
Dimensions: 91 × 171mm Weight: 1,360g
Dimensions: 74 x 116.5mm Weight: 425g • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm (1,210g without tripod mounting foot)
* As determined by Nikon performance tests.
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75,
F65, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80,
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED* (4.3x) e i d S M s B D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40

A high-power, high-performance telephoto

zoom lens with VR II
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED* (2x) e i d S M s B
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation The AF-S VR supertelephoto 2x zoom lens
• VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 • VR operation offers the equivalent of using a
stops faster** shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster**
• Two ED glass elements ensure superior opti- Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups • Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] and
cal performance Closest focusing: 1.5m/4.9 ft. Picture angle with [ACTIVE]
• M/A mode for quick switching between aut- Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent Lens construction: 24 elements in 17 groups
• Focus Preset function
to 105-450mm Filter attachment size: 67mm Closest focusing: 2m/6.5 ft. Picture angle
ofocus and manual focus operation Hood: HB-36 Dimensions: 80 x 143.5mm • M/A mode for quick switching between auto- with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Weight: 745g focus and manual focus operation equivalent to 300-600mm Filter attachment
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.
• Four ED glass elements size: 52mm Hood: HK-30 (provided)
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. Dimensions: 124 × 365mm
* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65,
G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, Weight: 3,275g
F-401 series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40, and the D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70,
[P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible. D50 and D40X/D40
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 Fisheye&Wide angle
Wideangle and Normal
AF NIKKOR lenses —
distinguishing features

AFNIKKOR Lenses W ideangle NIKKOR lens-

es are perfect for shoot-
ing in tight indoor areas or
when taking group shots.

©Tim Andrew
: ED glass elements
Travel, landscape, and com- : Aspherical lens elements
mercial photography are just

Fisheye
a few of the applications
suited to these lenses. The

AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

14mm f/2.8D ED offers the
widest views. AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D c d s
AFNIKKOR Lenses
For one of the most Frame-filling fisheye makes dramatic
images
unique perspectives in pho- • Full-frame fisheye images with a picture angle
tography, there’s the 16mm of 180° (diagonal)
fisheye f/2.8D. Featuring • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system pro-

NormalAFNIKKOR
Nikon’s unique Close-Range vides high performance at both near and far Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups
Correction (CRC) system, focusing distances Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture
• Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft. angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
the lens provides a 180˚ format equivalent to 24mm Filter (provided):
angle of view with consistent L37C, A2, B2, O56 Hood: Built-in
picture quality from all focus- Dimensions: 63 x 57mm Weight: 290g

Lenses
ing distances.
Normal lenses are so
called because they provide
a 46˚ picture angle, for an
angle of view that approxi-
mates that of the human
eye. They are useful for
many applications, from
landscapes to candid shots.
Other advantages include Wideangle
AFNIKKOR Lenses
wide maximum apertures. AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED ea r d s
The 50mm f/1.4D is
extremely fast, and the High-performance, ultra-wideangle lens for
photo journalism
50mm f/1.8D is the most
• Hybrid aspherical lens elements and ED
compact of all AF NIKKOR glass element
lenses. • Picture angle with Nikon DX format is equiva-
lent to that of 21mm lens in 35mm (135) format Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
• RF (Rear Focusing) system Closest focusing: 0.2m/0.66 ft. Picture
angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 21mm Filter attachment
size: Rear-attachment type 27mm
Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 87 x 86.5mm
Weight: 670g

AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D c d s

Versatile ultra-wideangle lens for general
© Steve Zhao

photography
• Compact ultra-wideangle lens construction
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system
• 94° picture coverage with edge-to-edge
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
sharpness
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture

angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 30mm
Filter attachment size: 62mm Hood: HB-4
Dimensions: 69 x 42.5mm Weight: 270g

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© Chase Jarvis
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements

Normal
AFNIKKOR Lenses
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D c d s AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D d s
Superb wideangle for landscapes or High-performance normal lens
candids • High-speed normal lens
• Compact wideangle lens • Great for travel and for shooting full-length
• Lightweight construction portraits in available light
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system • Distortion-free images with superb resolu-
• 84° picture coverage with edge-to-edge Lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groups tion and colour rendition Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Picture angle Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft. Picture
sharpness • Provides high-contrast images even at
with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
equivalent to 36mm Filter attachment size: maximum aperture format equivalent to 75mm
52mm Hood: HN-1 Dimensions: 64.5 x Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HR-2
46mm Weight: 270g Dimensions: 64.5 x 42.5mm Weight: 230g

AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D d s AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D d s

Standard wideangle for general photog- Portable normal lens
raphy • Compact, affordable normal lens
Lens construction: 6 elements
• Compact, lightweight wideangle lens • Lightweight (155g) in 5 groups Closest focusing:
• 74° picture coverage for superlative • Great depth-of-field control — stops down 0.45m/1.5 ft. Picture angle
flexibility to f/22 with Nikon DX format:
Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groups 35mm (135) format equivalent to 75mm
• Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft. Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture
• Ideal for close-up photography with an
Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HR-2
angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) Auto Extension Ring
Dimensions: 63.5 x 39mm Weight: 155g
format equivalent to 42mm Filter attachment
size: 52mm Hood: HN-2 Dimensions: 65 x
44.5mm Weight: 205g

AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D d s

Versatile wideangle ideal for a broad
range of uses
• Compact, lightweight wideangle lens
• 62° picture coverage
• Great for travel and candid photography
Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft. Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture
angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 52.5mm Filter attach-
ment size: 52mm Hood: HN-3 Dimensions:
64.5 x 43.5mm Weight: 205g

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 Telephoto AF NIKKOR
lenses — distinguish-
ing features

Tele photo
AFNIKKOR Lenses
W ith an array of focal
lengths from 85mm to
600mm, extraordinary optics
and high-performance autofo-
(DC-NIKKOR lenses, AF-S NIKKOR lenses, AF-S Teleconverters) cusing, telephoto AF NIKKOR
lenses have much to offer any
serious photographer.
NIKKOR telephoto lenses

© Peter Frank
bearing the AF-S name offer
incredibly fast, quiet autofocus
operation, thanks to Nikon’s

AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

exclusive SWM. Indispen-
sable for shooting fast-moving
action, these telephoto lenses
deliver superior autofocusing
for the Nikon F6, F5, F100,
F90X, F90, F80, F75, F70, F65,
PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i,
D3, D2-series, D1-series, : ED glass elements
D300, D200, D100, D80, : Aspherical lens elements
D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40 AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF i d s
cameras, and provide manual The fastest NIKKOR telephoto — great for
focusing for other Nikon SLRs. indoor portraits
• High-performance medium telephoto lens
Other AF-S NIKKOR fea- • Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4
tures include an innovative • IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast AF
M/A control that lets you operation Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
switch quickly from automatic • Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of- Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Picture angle
focus elements appear more natural with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
to manual focusing modes, equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attachment
ergonomically placed focus size: 77mm Hood: HN-31 (Provided)
lock buttons, and a focus Dimensions: 80 x 72.5mm Weight: 550g
range limiter that diminishes
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D r d s
autofocusing time.
Portable medium telephoto — ideal for por-
For exceptional portrait pho- traits
tography, try the AF DC- • High-speed telephoto lens
NIKKOR lenses. They offer • RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF
Nikon’s exclusive Defocus- operation
image Control which allows • Very compact and lightweight Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groups
• Ideal for indoor or outdoor portrait shooting Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Picture angle
you to adjust the amount of with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
foreground or background equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attachment
blur with a rotating ring. Nine- size: 62mm Hood: HN-23 (Provided)
© Frans Lanting

Dimensions: 71.5 x 58.5mm Weight: 380g

blade diaphragm built into the
lenses creates a rounded out- AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D r D d s
of-focus blur that is ideal for Standard portrait lens with Defocus-image
portraits. Control
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED

• Fast, medium telephoto lens with Defocus-

Nikon also offers AF-S
image Control
Teleconverters designed • Large maximum aperture allows shooting in
exclusively for AF-S NIKKOR dim light Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groups
lenses. You can increase the Closest focusing: 0.9m/3 ft. Picture angle
• Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of- with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
focal length of NIKKOR tele- focus elements appear more natural equivalent to 157.5mm Filter attachment
photo lens by 1.4x with the • RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF size: 72mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 79 x
TC-14E II, 1.7x with the operation 111mm Weight: 640g

TC-17E II or 2.0x with the

TC-20E II.

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 AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D © Gordon Nash AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED © Soenar Chamid
: Nano Crystal Coat
: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D r D d s AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED* e i d S M s B
High-performance telephoto with Defocus- Telephoto with SWM and VR for serious
image Control sport photographers
• Fast telephoto lens featuring Defocus-image • VR operation offers the equivalent of using a
Control shutter speed 3 stops faster**
• Large maximum aperture allows shooting in • ED glass elements
dim light Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups • Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare Lens construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
• Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of- Closest focusing: 1.1m/4 ft. Picture angle for clear images Closest focusing: 2.3m/7.5 ft. (2.2m/7.2
focus elements appear more natural with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format • M/A mode allows rapid switching between ft. for MF) Picture angle with Nikon DX for-
equivalent to 202.5mm Filter attachment mat: 35mm (135) format equivalent to
• RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF autofocus and manual operation
size: 72mm Hood: Built-in 450mm Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood:
operation Dimensions: 79 x 120mm Weight: 815g • Focus Preset function HK-30 (Provided) Dimensions: Approx. 124 x
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.
267.5mm Weight: Approx. 2,870g
Note: Nano Crystal Coat is applied to the rear
(camera side) of lens surfaces.
AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED e i d s
High-performance medium telephoto for AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED e i d S M s
sports arenas or concert halls
• High-performance telephoto lens
A light, compact AF-S telephoto lens
• High optical performance even with a tele-
• Perfect for news, sports, action and astro-
converter attached
nomical photography Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups • ED glass elements
• ED glass element Closest focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture angle
with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
• Focuses down to 1.45m/4.8 ft.
• IF (Internal Focusing) technology
equivalent to 270mm Filter attachment size: • M/A mode allows rapid switching between Lens construction: 10 elements in 6 groups
72mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 78.5 x autofocus and manual operation Closest focusing: 1.45m/4.8 ft. Picture
144mm Weight: 760g • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 450mm Filter attach-
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED* e i d S M sB ment size: 77mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions:
90 x 222.5mm Weight: 1,440g (1,300g
High-performance telephoto featuring SWM without tripod mounting foot)
and VR system
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using
a shutter speed 3 stops faster**
• Four ED glass elements including one
Super ED glass Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
• Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] Closest focusing: 1.9m/6.2 ft. Picture angle
with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
and [ACTIVE] equivalent to 300mm Filter attachment size:
• Focus Preset function 52mm Hood: HK-31 (Provided) Dimensions:
• Focuses down to 1.9m/6.2 ft. 124 x 203mm * The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. Weight: 2,900g G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401
series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40
and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.

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 AF-S
Teleconverters Note:
AF-S Teleconverters
are compatible with AF-S and
AF-I NIKKOR lenses except
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, 17-35

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR with TC-14E II © Expedition Team, Foto Natura
mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 24-70mm f/2.8G
ED, VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-
ED, 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED, VR
70-300mm f/14.5-5.6G IF-ED and
DX NIKKOR lenses.

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR © Danny Ellinger, Foto Natura

: Nano Crystal Coat
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR* e i d S M s B
High-performance supertelephoto with
SWM and VR II
• VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed
four stops faster**
• Tripod mode reduces vibration that may
occur at shutter release
Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
• Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protective Closest focusing: 2.9m/9.5 ft. (2.8m/9.2 ft. in
glass reduce ghosting and flare MF) Picture angle with Nikon DX format:
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body 35mm (135) format equivalent to 600mm
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Filter attachment size: 52mm
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. Hood: HK-33 (provided) Dimensions:
159.5 x 368mm Weight: 4,620g AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR* e i d S M s B • Sophisticated design matches the latest • Sophisticated design matches the latest
AF-S NIKKOR lenses AF-S NIKKOR lenses
Powerful supertelephoto with SWM and VR II • Increases the original focal length by 40% • Increases the original focal length by 100%
• VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed • Reduces lens aperture by one f-stop • Reduces lens aperture by two f-stops
four stops faster** • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I
• Tripod mode reduces vibration that may NIKKOR lenses having maximum aperture NIKKOR lenses having maximum aperture
occur at shutter release of f/4 or larger (except AF-S VR Micro of f/2.8 or larger (except AF-S VR Micro
• Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protective Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
105mm f/2.8G IF-ED) 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED)
glass reduce ghosting and flare Closest focusing: 4.0m/13.1 ft. (3.85m/12.6
ft. in MF) Picture angle with Nikon DX format: • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap) • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body
35mm (135) format equivalent to 750mm Filter Lens construction: 5 elements in 5 groups Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm attachment size: 52mm Hood: HK-34 (provided) Dimensions: 66 x 24.5mm Weight: 200g Dimensions: 66 x 55mm Weight: 355g
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.
Dimensions: 139.5 x 391mm Weight: 3,880g

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR* e i d S M s B

Powerful supertelephoto with SWM and VR II
AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II
• VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed • Sophisticated design matches the latest AF-S
four stops faster** NIKKOR lenses
• Tripod mode reduces vibration that may • Increase the original focal length by 70%
occur at shutter release • Reduces lens aperture by 1.5 f-stops
• Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protective • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I
Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
glass reduce ghosting and flare Closest focusing: 5.0m/16.4 ft. NIKKOR lenses having maximum aperture
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body (4.8m/15.7 ft. in MF) Picture angle with of f/2.8 or larger (except AF-S VR Micro
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equiv- 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED)
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. alent to 900mm Filter attachment size: • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)
52mm Hood: HK-34 (provided) Dimensions:
166 x 445mm Weight: 5,060g Lens construction: 7 elements in 4 groups
* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Dimensions: 66 x 31.5mm Weight: 250g
G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401
series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40
and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.
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 AF Micro- and PC Micro-
NIKKOR lenses — : Nano Crystal Coat
: ED glass elements
distinguishing features : Aspherical lens elements
AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D c d s

F
Nikon’s most compact Micro lens for close-up
and general photography

AFMicro-and
or close-up photography
• Versatile lens for macro photography
without compromise, • Close-up to approx. 0.22m/0.6 ft. (1:1 reproduc- Lens construction:
Micro-NIKKOR lenses are tion ratio) 8 elements in 7 groups
the obvious choice for your • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system provides Closest focusing: 0.219m (8-3/4 in.) Picture
Nikon SLR. high performance at both near and far focusing angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 90mm Working dis-
Each of the AF Micro- distances
tance*: 90.4mm Filter attachment size: 62mm
NIKKOR lenses offers f- Hood: HN-22 Dimensions: 70 x 74.5mm
stops down to f/32, and the Weight: 440g
PC Micro-NIKKOR down to AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED* e s i d S M s B
© Chase Jarvis

f/45; this permits maximum

depth of field, so crucial for The world’s first macro lens equipped with
SWM and VR systems
close-up and macro shoot-
• Versatile medium telephoto lens for portrait and
ing. Plus, Nikon’s Super detail work
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Integrated Coating and • Close-up to approx. 0.31m/1 ft. (1:1 reproduc-

Close-Range Correction sys- Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
tion ratio)
Closest focusing: 0.314m (1 ft.) Picture angle
tem offer superior optical • Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare for with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format
performance and colour clear images equivalent to 157.5mm Working distance*:
reproduction. • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra quiet AF operation 154mm Filter attachment size: 62mm Hood:
• Nikon Vibration Reduction System (VRII) opera- HB-38 (provided) Dimensions: 83 x 116mm
The three fixed focal Weight: 790g
length AF Micro-NIKKOR tion offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed
4 stops faster*
lenses (60mm f/2.8D,
* As determined by Nikon performance tests
105mm f/2.8G IF-ED,
200mm f/4D IF-ED) allow
photographers to shoot 1:1 AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED e i c d s
life-size close-ups without
Telephoto Micro lens for close-ups and nature
any accessory.
photography
The PC Micro-NIKKOR
© N. Yuasa

• Extremely versatile telephoto lens with long work-

lenses 85mm f/2.8D is ing distance
equipped with a tilt/shift • Close-up to approx. 0.5m/1-5/8 ft. (1:1 reproduc- Lens construction: 13 elements in 8 groups
mechanism that lets photog- tion ratio) Closest focusing: 0.5m (1-5/8 ft.) Picture
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D (without tilting)

raphers manipulate image • 26cm working distance for easy close-ups angle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)
perspective, distortion and • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system format equivalent to 300mm Working dis-
© N. Yuasa

• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm tance*: 260mm Filter attachment size:

focus. With 1:2 life-size 62mm Hood: HN-30 Dimensions: 76 x
macro capability, this lens is • ED glass elements 193mm Weight: 1,190g
ideal for commercial photog-
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D (with tilting)

raphers who shoot tabletop PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D c d s

product photos.
85mm medium telephoto lens with tilt/shift
mechanism and macro capability
• Wide tilting and shifting range
(tilt: ±8.3°, shift: ±12.4mm)

PC
• 1/2 life-size macro
shooting capability Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups Closest
(at 0.39m/1.3 ft.) focusing: 0.39m (1.3 ft.) Picture angle with

Micro-
• ±90° lens revolving Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equiva-
capability for versa- lent to 127.5mm Working distance*: 210mm
Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-22
tile tilt/shift effects.
Dimensions: 83.5 × 109.5mm Weight: 775g
Note: The camera's exposure metering and flash control sys-
tem do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, *Working distance is the distance between
or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. the front of the lens and the subject. It is desir-

NIKKOR Lenses
Shifting and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can cause able to have a longer free working distance for
some vignetting. This lens cannot be used with the Nikon
PRONEA S camera.
close-up work due to lighting and subject con-
siderations.

* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera
body. G-type Nikkor is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100,
F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401 series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series,
D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40, and the [P] and [S]
modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not
compatible. Only the subject’s face is in focus. (with tilting)
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 Specifications AF
NIKKOR Lenses

Lens Closest *1 Tripod mounting collar is provided.

Picture Angle Maximum Filter Dia. x Length Max. number Max. number *2 Compatible with AF-S lenses except
Lens Construction Picture Angle with Minimum Focus Distance Lens Case Lens Hood Weight (g) TC-201 TC-301 TC-14A TC-14B TC-14E II TC-17E II TC-20E II AF-3 AF-4
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 24-70mm
with 35mm Reproduction Ratio Attachment (extension from of HN-36 of HN-37
(groups/ Nikon DX format f/Stop [Macro Setting] f/2.8G ED, VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, 28-70mm f/2.8D
(135) format [Macro Setting] Size (mm) lens mount) (mm) hoods usable hoods usable IF-ED, VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED and DX NIKKOR lenses.
elements) [m (ft.)]
DX *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do
not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when
AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED 7/10 — 180° 22 0.14 (0.46) 1/5 Rear-attachment type CL-0715 Built-in 63 x 62.5 305 — — — — — — — Not usable Not usable using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. Shifting
AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 7/11 — 99°-61° 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.3 77 CL-S2 HB-23 82.5 x 90 465 — — — — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can cause some
AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 10/14 — 79°-28°50’ 22 0.36 (1.2) 1/5 77 CL-1120 HB-31 85.5 x 110.5 755 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0 vignetting. This lens cannot be used with the Nikon PRONEA S
camera.
AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 5/7 — 76°-28°50’ 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/3.2 52 CL-0715 HB-33 70.5 x 74 205 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 13/15 — 76°-22°50' 22 0.38 (1.2) 1/6.2 67 CL-0915 HB-32 73 x 75.5 390 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0
AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 13/15 — 76°-12° 22 0.45 (1.5) 1/4.25 67 CL-0915 HB-32 73.5 x 86.5 385 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
1 Usable. Autofocusing is not possible.
AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 12/16 — 76°–8° 22 0.5 (1 5/8) 1/4.5 72 CL-1018 HB-35 77 x 96.5 560 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0
2 Usable. Autofocusing is possible.
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED 11/15 — 28°50'-8° 22 1.1 (3.6) 1/4.25 52 CL-0918 HB-37 73 x 99.5 335 — — — — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5 3 When used at smaller aperture than f/11 with high
AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED 9/13 — 28°50'-8° 22 0.95 (3.1) 1/3.5 52 CL-0815 HB-34 68 x 79 255 — — — — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5 shutter speeds, there is occasional uneven exposure.
4 Usable, but there is occasional vignetting.
Zoom
5 There is occasional vignetting. And when used at
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 11/14 114°-84° 90°-61° 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/6.7 — CL-M3 Built-in 98 x 131.5 1,000 — — — — — — — Not usable Not usable smaller aperture than f/11 with high shutter speeds,
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED 10/13 104°-62° 79°-44° 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/4.6 77 CL-76 HB-23 82.5 x 106 745 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 there is occasional uneven exposure.
AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED 8/11 100°-62° 76°-44° 22 0.33 (1.1) 1/6.7 77 CL-S2 HB-23 82.5 x 82.5 370 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 — Not usable.

AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 11/15 84°-34°20’ 61°-22°50’ 22 0.38 (1.2) 1/3.7 77 CL-M3 HB-40 83 x 133 900 — — — — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 11/15 84°-28°30' 61°-18°50’ 22 0.5 (1.6) [0.21 (0.7)] 1/5.9 [1/2] 72 CL-S2 HB-25 78.5 x 82.5 545 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 13/15 84°-20°30' 61°-13°20’ 22 0.5 (1.6) 1/4.8 72 CL-S2 HB-25 77 x 94 575 — — — — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 ✔ Usable.
*a Slight vignetting occurs.
AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED 11/15 74°-34°20' 53°-22°50’ 22 0.7 (2.3) [0.5 (1.6)] 1/8.6 [1/5.6] 77 CL-74 HB-19 88.5 x 121.5 935 4 — 4 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
*b Vignetting will occur only in certain situations.
AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED 15/21 34°20'-12°20' 22°50’-8° 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.1 77 CL-M2 HB-29 87 x 215 1,470 — — — — 2 2 2 ✔ 0 ✔ 2
AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 9/13 34°20'-8°10' 22°50’-5°20’ 32 1.5 (4.9) 1/3.9 62 CL-S4 HB-26 74 x 116.5 425 — — — — — — — ✔ 3 ✔ 4
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 12/17 34°20'-8°10' 22°50’-5°20’ 32 1.5 (4.9) 1/4 67 CL-1022 HB-36 80 x 143.5 745 — — — — — — — ✔ 2 ✔ 4
Note: Lens hood names indicate type: HN for
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED*1 11/16 30°10'-12°20' 20°-8° 22 1.8 (6) [1.5 (4.9)] 1/7.1 [1/5.9] 77 CL-M2, CL-43A HB-7 87 x 187 1,300 4 — 4 1 — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 3 Screw-in, HR for Rubber Screw-in, HK for Slip-on,
AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED* 1
11/17 30°10'-6°10' 20°-4° 32 2.3 (7.5) 1/4.8 77 CL-M1 HB-24 91 x 171 1,360 4 — — — — — — ✔ 2 ✔ 3 HS for Snap-on, and HB for Bayonet.
AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED*1 17/24 12°20'-6°10' 8°-4° 32 2 (6.6) 1/3.7 52 CL-L2 HK-30 124 x 365 3,275 — — — — 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable
Fisheye
AF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8D 5/8 180° 107° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/10 Provided CL-0715 Built-in 63 x 57 290 1 — 1 — — — Not usable Not usable
Wideangle
AF 14mm f/2.8D ED 12/14 114° 90° 22 0.2 (0.66) 1/6.7 Rear-attachment type CL-S2 Built-in 87 x 86.5 670 1 — 1 — — — — Not usable Not usable
AF 20mm f/2.8D 9/12 94° 70° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/8.3 62 CL-S2 HB-4 69 x 42.5 270 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*a 0 ✔ 0
AF 24mm f/2.8D 9/9 84° 61° 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.9 52 CL-0715 HN-1 64.5 x 46 270 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
AF 28mm f/2.8D 6/6 74° 53° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/5.6 52 CL-0715 HN-2 65 x 44.5 205 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
AF 35mm f/2D 5/6 62° 44° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/4.2 52 CL-0715 HN-3 64.5 x 43.5 205 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 2
Normal
AF 50mm f/1.4D 6/7 46° 31°30’ 16 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.8 52 CL-0715 HR-2 64.5 x 42.5 230 3 — 3 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
AF 50mm f/1.8D 5/6 46° 31°30’ 22 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.6 52 CL-0715 HR-2 63.5 x 39 155 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
Telephoto
AF 85mm f/1.4D IF 8/9 28°30' 18°50’ 16 0.85 (3) 1/8.8 77 CL-44 HN-31 80 x 72.5 550 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
AF 85mm f/1.8D 6/6 28°30' 18°50’ 16 0.85 (3) 1/9.2 62 CL-0815 HN-23 71.5 x 58.5 380 3 — 5 — — — — ✔ 2 ✔ 4
AF DC 105mm f/2D 6/6 23°20' 15°20’ 16 0.9 (3) 1/7.7 72 CL-S3, CL-38 Built-in 79 x 111 640 — — — — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 5
AF DC 135mm f/2D 6/7 18° 12° 16 1.1 (4) 1/7.1 72 CL-S4, CL-38 Built-in 79 x 120 815 — — — 1 — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 4
AF 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED 6/8 13°40' 9° 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.6 72 CL-S4, CL-38 Built-in 78.5 x 144 760 4 — 4 — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5
AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED 9/13 12°20' 8° 22 1.9 (6.2) 1/8.1 52 CL-L1 HK-31 124 x 203 2,900 — — — — 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED 8/11 8°10' 5°20’ 22 2.2 (7.2) 1/6.4 52 CL-L1 HK-30 124 x 267.5 2,870 — — — — 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED*1 6/10 8°10' 5°20’ 32 1.45 (4.8) 1/3.7 77 CL-M2 Built-in 90 x 222.5 1,440 — 1 — 1 2 1 1 ✔*a 2 ✔ 5
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR*1 11/14 6°10’ 4° 22 2.8 (9.2) 1/6.3 52 CT-404, CL-L2 HK-33 159.5 x 368 4,620 — — — — 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR*1 11/14 5° 3°10’ 22 3.85 (12.6) 1/6.9 52 CT-504, CL-L2 HK-34 139.5 x 391 3,880 — — — — 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR*1 12/15 4°10’ 2°40’ 22 4.8 (15.7) 1/7.4 52 CT-607, CL-L2 HK-35 166 x 445 5,060 — — — — 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable
Special Purpose
AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D 7/8 39°40' 26°30’ 32 0.219 (8 3/4 in.) 1 62 CL-0815 HN-22 70 x 74.5 440 3 — 3 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 12/14 23°20' 15°20’ 32 0.314 (1) 1 62 CL-1020 HB-38 83 x 116 790 — — — — 1 1 1 ✔ 4 ✔ 5
AF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-ED*1 8/13 12°20' 8° 32 0.5 (1 5/8) 1 62 CL-M2, CL-45 HN-30 76 x 193 1,190 — — — — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D *3 5/6 28°30' 18°50’ 45 0.39 (1.3) 1/2 77 CL-75 HB-22 83.5 x 109.5 775 — — — 1 — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF-S Teleconverters*2
TC-14E II 5/5 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 66 x 24.5 200 — — — — — — — — — — —
TC-17E II 4/7 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 66 x 31.5 250 — — — — — — — — — — —
TC-20E II 6/7 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 66 x 55 355 — — — — — — — — — — —

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 Manual-
focus Lenses
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Ultra-fast f1.2 aperture normal lens Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• High-speed normal lens Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.7 ft.
• High-contrast, sharp images even at maximum Picture angle: 46°
Filter attachment size: 52mm
aperture Hood: HS-12, HR-2

Manual-
• Ideal for candids, scenics, and available-light Dimensions: 68.5 x 47.5mm
shooting Weight: 360g

focus Lenses
A versatile and unique selection of lenses
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
High-performance normal lens
• High-speed normal lens
• Distortion-free images with superb resolution
• Great for travel and for shooting full-length
Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.
Picture angle: 46°
Filter attachment size: 52mm
Hood: HS-9, HR-1
portraits in available light Dimensions: 63 x 40mm
Weight: 250g

Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8

© Fraser Harding Superb normal Macro lens with 1/2 maximum Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
reproduction ratio Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.9 ft.
• Versatile lens for macro photography Picture angle: 43°
Filter attachment size: 52mm
Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 • Close-up to approx. 0.25m/0.9 ft. Hood: HN-3
(1:2 reproduction ratio) Dimensions: 63.5 x 62mm
Versatile ultra-wideangle lens for general pho- Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Weight: 290g
tography
• Compact, ultra-wideangle lens construction Picture angle: 94°
Filter attachment size: 62mm
• 94° picture angle with edge-to-edge sharpness Hood: HK-14
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Dimensions: 65 x 42.5mm Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
Weight: 260g
Medium telephoto with macro close-up Lens construction: 10 elements in 9 groups
capability Closest focusing: 0.41m/1.34 ft.
Picture angle: 23°20’
• Versatile medium telephoto lens for close-up Filter attachment size: 52mm
Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 and candid photography Hood: HS-14 (provided)
Superb wideangle for landscapes or candids Lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groups • Close-up to approx. 0.41m/1.34 ft. Dimensions: 66.5 x 83.5mm
• Compact wideangle lens Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. (1:2 reproduction ratio) Weight: 515g
• 84° picture angle with edge-to-edge sharpness Picture angle: 84° • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system
Filter attachment size: 52mm
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Hood: HN-1
Dimensions: 63 x 46mm
Weight: 275g

Specifications
Closest Dia. x
Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 Lens Marked Focus Maximum Filter Length Max. Max.
Lens Construction Picture Minimum Distance Reproduc- Attach- Lens Case Lens (extension Weight TC- TC- TC- TC- AF-3 number AF-4 number
Standard wideangle for general photography Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groups (groups/ Angle f/Stop [Macro tion Ratio ment Size Hood from lens (g) 201 301 14A 14B of HN-36 of HN-37
Closest focusing: 0.2m/0.7 ft. elements) Setting] [Macro Setting] (mm) mount) hoods usable hoods usable
• Compact, lightweight wideangle lens [m (ft.)] (mm)
• 74° picture angle for superlative flexibility Picture angle: 74°
Filter attachment size: 52mm Wideangle
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Hood: HN-2 20mm f/2.8*1 9/12 94° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/8.3 62 CL-0915 HK-14 65 x 42.5 260 1 — 1 — ✔*
a
0 ✔ 0
Dimensions: 63 x 44.5mm 24mm f/2.8*1 9/9 84° 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.8 52 CL-0915 HN-1 63 x 46 275 1 — 1 — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
Weight: 250g 28mm f/2.8*1 8/8 74° 22 0.2 (0.7) 1/3.9 52 CL-0815 HN-2 63 x 44.5 250 1 — 1 — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
35mm f/1.4*1 7/9 62° 16 0.3 (1) 1/5.6 52 CL-S2 HN-3 67.5 x 62 400 2 — 2 — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
Normal
50mm f/1.2 6/7 46° 16 0.5 (1.7) 1/7.9 52 CL-0915 HS-12, HR-2 68.5 x 47.5 360 1 — 1 — ✔ 1 ✔ 2
2 2 ✔ ✔
Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 50mm f/1.4 6/7 46° 16 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.8 52 CL-0815 HS-9, HR-1 63 x 40 250 — — 1 3
Special Purpose
Superior image quality with a wide aperture Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groups PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*1, *2 5/6 28°30' 45 0.39 (1.3) 1/2 77 CL-75 HB-22 83.5 x 109.5 775 — — — 1 ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
of f/1.4 Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Micro 55mm f/2.8*1 5/6 43° 32 0.25 (0.9) 1/2 52 CL-0915 HN-3 63.5 x 62 290 1 — 1 — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
• High-speed wideangle lens Picture angle: 62° Micro 105mm f/2.8*1 9/10 23°20' 32 0.41 (1.34) 1/2 52 CL-1018, CL-38*3 HS-14 66.5 x 83.5 515 1 — 1 — ✔ 3 ✔ 5
Filter attachment size: 52mm
• High-contrast, sharp images even at maximum Hood: HN-3 *1 Features Close-Range Correction (CRC) system. *3 With a PN-11 ring. 1 Usable. ✔ Usable.
aperture Dimensions: 67.5 x 62mm *2 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly 2 When used at smaller aperture than f/11 with high shut- *a Slight vignetting occurs.
• Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Weight: 400g when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the ter speeds, there is occasional uneven exposure.
*b Vignetting will occur only in
maximum aperture. Shifting and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can cause — Not usable. certain situations.
some vignetting. This lens cannot be used with the Nikon PRONEA S camera.

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 Choosing the right lens — ACCessories
some points to consider for NIKKOR Lenses
Selecting which lens to purchase is one of the most important decisions
you can make as a photographer, for the lens often determines both what and how you can shoot.
Below, we’ve outlined a range of technical factors to consider
when searching for the lens that’s right for you.

Close-up Accessories Lens Caps

Auto Extension Rings PK and PN Made of hard plastic, metal or leather,
Compact, lightweight and easy to these caps protect the front and rear
attach, these rings — PK-11A, PK-12, portions of the lens from dust,
16mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm PK-13 and PN-11 — offer a wide range smudges and scratches.
of reproduction ratios. They fit between Front lens caps are available in the fol-
the camera body and lens either isolat- lowing attachment sizes: 52mm,
ed or in combination. 58mm, 62mm, 72mm, 77mm, 85mm,
95mm, 108mm. Rear Lens Cap LF-1 is

Tripod Mounting Spacer

compatible with all lenses.
105mm 135mm 180mm 210mm 300mm 600mm

Picture angle Picture angle refers to the

view or image area the lens provides,
the picture angle and the smaller the
image size. A longer focal length
Accordingly, wideangle lenses offer
broader views and are the favourite
AH-5 for the PC Micro-Nikkor
85mm f/2.8D
Lens Strap
and different picture angles can dra- means a narrower picture angle and lenses of landscape photographers and
When using a tripod with the PC Micro- The Lens Strap LN-1 is easily
matically affect the way you view the larger image size. For example, a those who shoot in tight interior spaces.
world through your lens. 50mm normal lens is so called because Telephoto lenses pull in distant subjects Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D, the AH-5 provides adjustable for carrying various tele-
Basically, it is the focal length of the it gives a 46˚ picture angle in 35mm and scenes, for a narrower picture space between the camera body and photo lenses, even large, heavy ones,
lens that determines the picture angle (135) format for images that are about the angle that can provide dramatic close- tripod for smoother tilt/shift operation. comfortably on a shoulder.
— the shorter the focal length, the wider same size with that of the human eye. ups for many types of photography.

Photographic Attachment Lens Cases

for Fieldscope Nikon lens cases keep your fine opti-
This attachment lets you transform cal equipment safe from dust, damp-
Nikon Fieldscopes III/III A/EDIII/EDIII A ness and shocks.
into an 800mm f/12.8 (1,000mm f/13.3 Cylindrical Case (CL): The hand-
with the ED78/ED78A/ED82/ED82A) some black leatherette finish is com-
supertelephoto lens. plemented by soft, plush lining.
Trunk Case (CT): A durable trunk
case is supplied with larger lenses
20mm 50mm 200mm 400mm
Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment including fast supertelephoto lenses.
Perspective Perspective is a phenomenon size and depth of subjects within a pic- using wideangle lenses — this is called
FSA-L1 Soft Pouch (CL-S2~S4/M1/M2/L1/
that is easier to understand by example ture; that is, how far the foreground and exaggerated perspective. L2): Accommodates a variety of lens-
than explanation and is wholly deter- background appear to be separated Understanding the different perspec-
Transform your Fieldscope into a
1,200mm* or 1,500mm* super-telepho- es of different focal lengths.
mined by the camera-to-subject dis- from each other. If foreground objects tives offered by different lenses will help
tance (see photos, above). appear much larger than those in the in choosing which lens to use to create to lens for Nikon SLR cameras and
In short, perspective is the relative background — which occurs when certain photographic effects. take spectacular close-up images.
* 35mm-format equivalent

Maximum aperture The maximum aper- (smaller f-numbers) are ‘fast’ lenses that tures (larger f-numbers) allow the use of LN-1
(f-number) ture of the lens can determine how
and in what lighting situations you can
allow photographers to use faster shutter
speeds in dim light. This minimises the
lower shutter speeds for available light
but are also lighter and smaller than
Lens Hoods
shoot. Aperture value is indicated by f- need for a tripod or flash, allows greater faster lenses. Nikon offers some Lens hoods minimise stray light, help-
number which can be expressed in var- depth-of-field control (see below) and NIKKOR lenses with equal focal ing reduce flare and eliminate “ghost”
ious ways: f/8, F8 and 1:8, for example, offers a brighter image through the lens lengths, but different maximum aper- images; they also protect the lens.
all refer to the same effective aperture. finder for easier focusing. tures to give you a variety from which to
Lenses with large maximum apertures Lenses with smaller maximum aper- choose.

Depth of field This term refers to the will result in a picture where
CT-F1
areas of the photograph — both in front much of the scene is in
of and behind the main subject — that sharp focus. Shallow depth of field (f/2.8)
are acceptably sharp. You can adjust Focal length is also impor-
depth of field by adjusting the lens tant, for the depth of field
aperture. The smaller the aperture decreases as the lens’ focal
(larger f-number) gives you a greater length increases. Thus,
depth of field. This means that shooting wideangle lenses offer inher-
CL-L1
at larger apertures like f/1.8 will make ently more depth of field along the Great depth of field CL-M1 CL-M2
the background appear blurred, while entire focal length while telephoto lens- (f/16) CL-S2 CL-S3 CL-S4 CL-L2
using small apertures like f/16 or f/22 es have less.
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