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NIKKOR INTERCHANGEABLEwww.butkus.us  LENSES

 Acameraisonlyasgoodasitslens justasaiens sonlyasgoodasthecamera.Andbothareonlyasgoodasthe
 accuracy with which they are mated.
  In the Nikon System, camera and lens are engineered to function as a unit. The underlying concept transcends optical
 and mechanical factors to achieve this perfect unity of interchangeable components. We call it Total System Resolution
 Every Nikkor lens is designed to fulf ill its own vital role in the System Resolution concept.

 These are the lenses whose performance  in the hands of today's foremost photographers has revolutionized 35mm
 photography. Each is designed to be the finest of its kind. Together they form a system of camera optics unequalled for
  its extent and variety, ranging from almost incredible 220" picture coverage to 40X telephoto magnif ication.
 Nikkor lens quality begins with a choice of more rhan 220 types of Nikon optical glass giving the lens designer   f ull
 freedom to apply his inventive genius. Aided by the latest computer facilities and using such innovating techniques as
 "floating" elements and multiple-layer coating, the Nikon designers have produced many of today's most original - and
 frequently imitated - photographic optics.
 No less important for successful photography is the careful construction of Nikkor lens mounts. Optical elements are
 precisely aligned and anchored by threaded retaining rings. Closely spaced helical threading assures positive, smooth
 focusing that maintains  its silky smoothness through the years. Lastingly accurate diaphragm action isachieved by the
 use of precision ball bearings.

 Nothing short of this painstaking precrsron can bring about true System Resolution the perfect mating of camera and
  lens which  is essential for consistently superior pictures. And, after all, isn't that why you invested in a Nikon or
 Nikkormat  in the first placel
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 Bmmf l2 2Bmmf/3.5 35mmf/1.4 35mmf l2  35mmf/2.8


 35mmf/3.5  l BOmmf/2.8 200mmf/4 300mmf/4.5
    mf/B 1200mmf/l'l-y7lth Focusing Unit    40Ommf/5.6


      200-600mmf/9.5

                                                      16mmf/3.5 isheye 6mmf l2.B 6mmf/5.6 Bmmf/2.8 10mmf/5.6OP

     LENSES...42 NIKON S LATEST ACHIEVEMENT lN LENS DESIGN...43[oovI
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Screw-in Thiead
    The fronl of werv Nikkor lens is threaded to accept
  srew-in  filters, lens hood. adapter rings, slide copying
atlachments or closup lenses. Most Nikkor lenss from
  24mm to 20omm are designed with a 52mm diameter
                thread I  that only one *t of the above
                                acces$ries are requ ired.

                                Foanring Ring
  Scalloped on sme lenss, crosridged on others' Both
        types provide convenient,  positive focus control.

                               Depttt-of-Field Scale
   Clearly indicates depth of field with color-coded  lines
               correspording  to aperture $ale markings.

                        lnfr*rsd Dirtanco Index
 U*d in place of regular index to compensate for image
        ptane displeement occurring with infra-red   f ilm.

                            Aperttrra Control Ring
Prests the automatic diaphragm to the desired exposure
                   aperture. Also controls the movement
                           of the meter coupling Prong.
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www.butkus.usLENSESNIKKOR \^/IDE ANGLE
Every photographer encounters situations where the normal lens does not take in all of the desired picture area. Here
the wideangle lens, as the name indicates, provides a perfect and simple solution.

The imaginative photographer, however, also realizes the value of the wideangle lens as a creative tool. He uses its
tendency to increase the apparent distance between near and far objects to produce a dramatic impression of depth
bordering on the three-dimensional. He takes advantage of its great depth of field to impart foreground-to-background
sharpness that seems to defy perspective. Also, when shooting action, he can prefocus his wideangle lens for the
approximate subject distance and, relying on its depth of  f ield, be sure of sharp pictures without constant refocusing.

Nikon acknowledges the importance of wideangle optics by offering what is probably the greatest variety in all of
35mm. All have automatic-reopen diaphragms and couple to camera meter systems for thru-the-lens exposure control
at full aoerture.

The Nikon system currently provides eight wideangle lensesl
15mm f/5.6 Nikkor-OD Auto
20mm  f /3.5 Nikkor-UD Auto
24mm t/2.8 Nikkor-N Auto
21mm   f 12 Nikkor-N Auto
29mm I/3.5 Nikkor'H Auto
35mmf /1.4 Nikkor-N Auto
35nm  f /2  Nikkor-O Auto
35mm   f /2.8 Nikkor-S Auto
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                    Focal length = 15mm
                Maximum aperture : f/5.6
                    Lens construclicn I '14 elemer-tts in i2 groups
                      Picture angle :  'l 10o
                      Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 0.3m and 1 ft
                   Aperture scale  :  f /5.6 -  f /22
                    Aperture diaphragm : Fully automatic
                   Meter coupling prong : Integrated (fullV open method exposure measurement)
                         Filter  : Built-in, L1A, Y48, 056 & R60
                   Dimensions : 92mm dia. x BB.5mm lengrh (3-5/g in. x 3-1/2 in.)
                   Weight  : 7009 (24.7o2)
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Focal length  : 35mm Maximum apertrrre .   f /1.4
Lens construction : 9 elemenls n 7 groLrps PictLrre angle  . 62"
Distance scale : Graduated both in Dreters and feet rip to 0.3rr and 1ft
Aperture scale . f 11.4 tl22
Aperture diaphragm  : f ully arrto natr.
Meter coupling prong : Integrated (fLilly open nlettrod exposUre nreasLrrerrent)
Attachment size : 52mm (p=0.75)
Filter  : 52mm screw-in Lens hood  . S('rew-,fr tVpe
Dimensions: 66.Smm dia. x 74.5'rnr length ,2-!) S n. r 2 i!r '16 n.l
Weight:4159  (14.6o2)
* Remarks: The rear group elenrenis sh 1t their pos tion according To the iocused
  distance. On each air suriace of the elements, a rrult layer codtlnq  is app red.
  (Refer to P.43 tor detai  s.)
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 A normal lens is one which produces pictures Whose
  perspective closely matches that seen by the human
  eye. With 35mm cameras, this means lenses of 45mm
  to 58mm focal length.
  There are three normal Nikkor lenses:
 SOmm  I / 1.4 N ikkor-S Auto
 50mmf/2 Nikkor-H Auto
 55mm  t / 1.2 N ikkor-S Auto
 The excellent speed of these lenses is an obvious
 advantage for available-light photography.  lt also
 means a brighter viewing image and easier focusing,
 thanks to the shallow depth of field. The faster the
  lens, the more pronounced these advantages. All
  three exhibit superb sharpness and all-over
                                                                            length : 50mm Maximum aperture : f/1.4II performance, even at their maximum apertures.            Focal
I Other lenses of normal focal length are the 45mm          PictureLens constructionangle  : 46" : 7 elements in 5 groups
I f/2.8 GN Auto Nikkor and the bbmm f/3.b Micro-         Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 0.6m and 2ft
I NikkonP Auto. Because of their special characteristics,    Aperture *,ale :  f /1.4 - f/16 Aperture diaphragm  : Fully automatic
I however, they are discussed in the section on special      Meter Coupling prong : Integrated (fully open method exposure
  lenses (pages 46and 50).                                    measurement)I
I                                                          Attachment size : 52mm (P=0.75)
II                                                              Dimensions:Filter  : 52mm67mmscrew-india. Lensx 56.5mmhood  :lengthSnap-on(2-518or screw-inin.x2-7l32in.ltype
                                                                                  (11.5o2)II                                                            Weight  : 3259
III
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NKKOR TELEPHOTO LENSESwww.butkus.us
'  The ability of telephoto lenses to bring far-away object    foregrounds out of focus and concentrate attention on
   within arm's length makes them plainly essential parts      the subject or create sharpness contrast between
   of any camera outfit. Where subject distance,              drfferent areas in the picture.
    inaccessibility or hazardous conditions make it            Many of the medium-long Nikkors are compact and
   impossible to obtain a large image with the normal           light enough for hand-held shooting at 1/1251h or
    lens, the telephoto provides a simple and practical          faster shutter speeds. Use of a tripod is recommended
  solution.                                                     to assure optimum results, especially with the longer
   But, for the serious photographer, these optics also          focal length.
   represent important creative tools And the slr system                                                            Lens hoods are supplied with all Auto-Nikkors of   makes it easy to recognize their unique capabilities                                                          i05;;;;     greater tocal length.  and put them to effective use.
   At a given subject distance, different focal length       B5mm f/1.8  Nikkor-H Auto
   lenses impart different perspectives to the picture       105mm f/2.5 Nikkor-P Auto
   Telephoto lenses tend to compress the apparent        135mm f/2.8 Nikkbr-Q Auto
   distance between near and far points; wide angle lenses   135mm f/3.5 Nikkor-Q Auto
   tend to expand that distance. Thus, lenses from BSmm   lBomm f/2.8 Nikkor-P Auto
   to 135mm focal length are favorites for portraiture     ZOAmm  f l4   Nikkor-O Auto   because they do not produce the distortion of facial     300mm f/4.5 Nikkor-H Auto
   features typical of shorter lenses. The extremes of this
                                                    lenses are,  perspective-compression effect of telephoto
   often seen in photos of rows of buildings that seem to
   have no depth at all or of traffic jams in which cars
   appear to be pasted one in front of the other.
  The apparent shallow depth of  f ield of telephoto lenses
   not only makes them very easy to focus accurately.
     It also lets you throw distracting backgrounds or

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Focal length : 135mm Maximum aperture : f/3.5                    Focal length : 135mm Max jmum aperture:  f /2.8
Lens construction   : 4 elements in 3 groups                           Lens construction  : 4 elements in 4 groups
Picture angle : 18"                                                       Picture angle : 'l8o
Distance scale : Graduated both ln meters and feet up to 1.5m and 5ft  Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 1.5m and Sfr
Aperture scale  :  I /3.5 -  l /32                                        Aperture scale: I/2.8   f /22
Aperture diaphragm : Fully automatic                                 Aperture diaphragm  : Fully automatic
Meter coupling prong : Integrated (fully open method exposure        Meter coupling prong : Integrated (fully open method exposure
measurement  )                                                     measurement)
Attachment  size : 52mm (P=0.75)                                Attachment size : 52mm (P=0.75)
Filter : 52mm screw,in Lens hood  : Snap-on or screw-in type            Filter  : 52mm screw'in Lens hood  : Built-in telescopic type
Dimensions   : 66mm dia. x 93.5mm lengrh 12-19/32 in. x 3-11/16 in.)   Dimensions :'7).5mm dia. x 'l04mm length (2-27132in. x 4-3/32in.l
Weight : 4609 116.2ozl                                            Weight : 6209 121 .9oz)
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Focal length: 180mm Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens construction : 5 elements in 4 groups
Pictureangle:13"40'
Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 1.8m
and 6ft
Aperture scale:   f /2.8-t/32
Meter coupling prong : Integrated
(Jully open method exposure measurement)
Aperture diaphragm  : Fully automatic
Attachment size 72mm {P=0 75)
Filter :72mm screw-in Lens hood  : Built-in telescopic type
Dimensions: 81mm dia. x l41mm length (3-3/16 in. x 5-9/16 in.)
Weight  : 83OS (29.3o2)
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Focal length : 300mm Maximum aperture : f/4.5
Lens construction : 6 elements in 5 groups
Picture angle  : 8o 10'
Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 4m and 13ft
Aperture s:ale: I/4.5 1/22
Aperture diaphragm  : Fully automatic
Meter coupling prong : Integrated
(fully open method exposure measurement)
Attachment size . 72mm (P=0.75)
Filter : 72mm screw'in
Lens hood  : Built-in telescopic type
Dimensions: 80mm dia. x 203mm length (3-5/32  in. x 8 in.)
Weight: i.1kq 12.31b)
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NIKKOR SUPER TELEPHOTOwww.butkus.us LENSES
These "big guns" of the Nikon system provide           FOR USE WITH SEPARATE FOCUSING UNIT
magnif ication from 8X to 40X compared to the normal     400mm f/4.5 Nikkor-O Auto
 lens. They are, of course, invaluable for sports, wild life     600mm f/5.6 Nikkor-P Auto
and bird photography. You also see them in action at       B00mm f/B Nikkor-P Auto
 missile launchings, reaching for the stars in               1200mm f/11 Nikkor-P
astrophotography, and in other long-distance application.        In addition to enormous magnif ication and superb optical
They fall into three optical design categories.                     quality, these lenses offer an ingenious design feature.
                                                        Each consists of an optical unit that is fitted to the NikonCATADIOPTRIC LENSES                                                               or Nikkormat  slr by means of a separate focusing unit500mm f/B Ref lex Nikkor                                                      which also contains the diaphragm. The same focusing1000mm f/11 Reflex Nikkor                                                                 unit is used with all four lenses, resulting in substantial200Omm f/1'l Ref lex Nikkor                                                                     cost economy for anyone requiring more than one of
These lenses are based on design principles used in large       them. This two-piece construction also means greater
astronomical telescopes. Nikon has built many such           convenience in carrying the lenses.
telescopes for lead ing observatories.                       The diaphragm reopens automatically except with the
In conventional lenses, the light travels a straight path. In     1200mm. Use of a sturdy tripod is a must with these
Reflex Nikkors,  it doubles back and forth through a             lenses which have a tripod socket built into a rotatable
system of optically precise,   f ront surface mirrors and             coilar.
lenses. This leads to remarkable reductions in size and       NEW, COMPACT DESIGN
weight compared to other lenses of similar focal length      400mm f/5.6 Nikkor-P Auto
and actually makes possible hand-held shooting at high     A new type of optical glass, developed by Nikon, makes
shutter speeds.                                                  possible the compact size and light weight of this
Like all catadioptric lenses, Reflex Nikkors have no            innovating lens. The special properties of this new glass
diaphragm. Light transmission  is regulated by  f ilters            result in exceptionally  f ine color correction, high
built into the rear of the lens or by varying the shutter         resolution and superior image contrast for color as well
speed. Each has a built-in tripod socket and a camera          as black and white photography.
mount that enables you to turn the camera body for
either horizontal or vertical shots.
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Focal length 2O00mm Maximum aperture :  f /1 1
Lense construction : 5 elements in 5 groups Picture angle : 1o1O'
Focusing : By means of the focusing knob.   I n 3 rotations, covers € - 20m (-  - 60ft)
Distance scale : Graduated both in meters and feet up to 2Om and 60ft
Filter  : Built-in, L39, Y4B, 056 & R60
Dimensions :262mm dia. x 59Bmm length {10-5/'16 in.x23'11/32in.)
Weight : 17.5k0 (38.6lb)

Mounting {Mounting AY-1 ior this lens.)
Angle of elevation  : 60' Angle of depression  : 35"
Horizontal rotation  : Continuous
Dimensions : 573mm high x 330mm wide (22-9116 in. x '13 in.)
Weight  : 7.5k9 (16.51b)

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NIKI(ORZOOM LENSES
You are framing your picture in the camera finder, and        setting, it is automatically in focus throughout  its entire
you're not satisf ied with the composition. The subject         range, without the slightest focus shift. What's more, on
image is too large, or too small. Or the perspective just          all but one of today's Nikkor Zooms the same control
isn't right. So, you move closer, or farther away. You try     does both: simply slide it to select the focal length,
other lenses of various focal lengths. Eventually you may     twist it to focus. lts movement  is so smooth you can
come up with the desired effect, provided your subject        actually "follow-zoom" moving action to keep the image
is still there.                                                        size uniform for the entire seouence.
It's a lot easier and faster when you put a Nikkor Zoom      Considering these unique capabilities,  it's easy to see
lens on your Nikon or Nikkormat  slr. You simply slide      why quality zoom lenses are the most diff icult of all to
the large, knurled collar on the lens mount forward or        design and manufacture. The optics involved are
back and observe the changing image in the viewf inder.       enormously complex. Inf initesimal precision  is essential
Within seconds you can obtain precisely the pictorial          to ensure 100% alignment accuracy of the moving
effect you want. And you never have to move from the      components at any of innumerable settings.
spot or take your eye off the finder.                     The axiom that high quality lenses cannot be cheap thus
How does a Nikkor Zoom perform its seeming magic?             is especially true for zoom optics.
While in conventional lenses the focal length  is  f ixed, in      Not surprisingly, Nikon was  f irst to produce a practical
Nikkor Zooms  it is continuously variable through a given    zoom lens for 35mm that met professional quality
range. You choose the focal length by means of the           requirements. From this headstart, through years of
sliding collar which shifts part of the optics back and        improvement and ref inement, Nikon has developed
forth. Thus a single Nikkor Zoom can be any lens from       today's incomparable array of Nikkor Zoom lenses
semi-wide angle to long focus, or from normal to           whose sharpness and correction are considered the
telephoto, or from medium long to super telephoto.           quality standard for zoom optics.
It is literally countless lenses in one, giving you a measure
of pictorial variety and control not available with any      43mm  - B6mm f/3.5 Zoom-Nikkor Auto
number of other lenses.                          80mm  - 200mm f/4.5 Zoom-Nikkor Auto
There are other, unique advantages you enjoy with a      50mm - 300mm f/4.5 Zoom-Nikkor Auto
Nikkor Zoom. Once focused sharply at any focal length    200mm - 600mm f/9.5 Zoom-Nikkor Auto



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Focal length  : 50mm - 300mm Maximum aperture : f/4.5   Zooming  : By turning the zooming ring
Lens construction : 20 elements in 13 groups                   (with the reference markings
Picture angle  : 46' (F=50mm) -8"10' (F=300mm)              for 50, 60,70,85, 105, 135,200,250 and 300mm)
Distance scale : Graduated both in meters                  Attachment size : 95mm (P=1.00)
and feet up to 2.5m and B.sft Aperture scale : 1/4.5 - f/22     Filter  : 95mm screw-in Lens hood  : Screw-in tvoe
Aperture diaphragm  : Fully automatic                       Tripod socket : Rotatable
Meter coupling prong : Integrated                            (equipped with click stops at each 90o)
(fully open method exposure measurement)                 Dimensions  : 98mm dia. i 292mm length
Focusrng  : By turning the focusing ring                        (3-27/32 in. x 11-l/2 in.)  Weight  : 2.3kg (5. jtb)

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Focal length:200mm-600mm Maximumaperture:f/9.5 Lensconstruction:lgelementsin'l2groups
Picture angle : 12"20' lF=2oomm)  - 4olO' (F=60Omm)
Distancescale:Graduatedinmetersorfeetto4morl3ft Withclose-upattachment,from4mto2.3morfroml3fttoT.sft
Aperture diaphragm : Fully automatic Aperture scale: l/9.5 - tl32
Exposure measurement   : Stop-down method Focusing : By turning the zooming/focusing  ring
Zooming  : By back and forth movement of the zooming/focusing  ring
(with the reference markings tor 2O0,25O,300, 350,400,500 and 600mm)
Attachmentsize  : 82mm (P=0.75) Filter  : Series9 Lenshood : Screw-intvpe
Tripod socket : Rotatable (equipped with click stops at each 90o)
Dimensions:89mmdia.x382mmlength(3-1l2in.x15-1/32in.)    Weight:2.3kg15.1tb)
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PICTORIAL CONTROL\VITH NIKI(OR ZCOM LENSES





                                                                         300mm


Both series of photos were made with a NikKor Zoom lens and illustrate the matchless pictorial control such a lens provides.
All photos in the top row were made with the camera in the same position. They show the increasing magnif ication of the subject image
and narrowing picture angle as the focal length setting of the lens is increased.
For the photos in the bottom row, the camera-to-subject  distance was changed each time to keep the image size of the main subjecl
uni{orm. Note the changes in perspective, with the distance between foreground and background seeming to diminish as the focal length
Increases.





                                                200mm
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Nikon "Floating Element" Design
Thiough this ingenious design feature, the 24mm I/2.8i28mm          mentiorred, while members of th'ts category, employ an ingenious
I/2and35mm f/1.4 Nikkor lenses maintain their superb image          solution. As any of them  is focused for close distances,  its
quality even at extremelv close distances.                            group of rear elements automatically  shifts position in relation
                                                                         to the other elements resulting in greatly improved performance.
Most lenses are designed to perform best a1 medium to long            Thus, these lenses offer an increased focusing range with
distances. As they are focused for close distances. their quality         exceptional picture quality throughout.
tends to deteriorate. Therefore, most lenses must limit thelr
closest focus setting to a point where image deterioration is not
yet noticeable.                                                     N  i kon Multi-Layer Coating
This problem applies particularly to larg+aperture wideangle        ("NlC"-Nikon Integrated Coating)
lenses of retrofocus design. However, the three Nikkor lenses         Lens coating  is a process by which one or more very thin
                                                                               layers of chemicals are deposited on the lens surfaces. lts
                                                                                    effect, when properly applied,  is to reduce light reflection,
                                                                     thus increasing the light transmission and color rendition of
                                                                      the lens while minimizing ghost and  f lare.
                                                         N ikon scientists were among the first to discover that the
                                                                performance of certain lenses comprising more than a few
                                                                                 glass elements could be improved even further by applying
                                                                   sweral layers of coating. As the result of this research,
                                                                             multi-layer coating has been incorporated in the design of
                                                                            several Nikkor lenses: 28mm  f 12,35mm  f/l.4, and 55mm
                                                                                  t/1.2.
                                                                                                      It should be kept in mind that coating cannot improve a lens
                                                                        that is not inherently of good quality. Nor its effectiveness
                                                                   automatically increase with the number of layers applied.
                                                            At Nikon, each individual lens design  is evaluated to determine
                                                                whether single or multi-layer coating or a combination  of both
                                                                                                                  is best suited for assuring the optimum performance of the
                                                                            lens involved.                                                  43
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    Nikon leadership in photographic optics is exemplif ied by the numerous special lens designs
    originated by Nikon. Many of these lenses, while initially intended for special applications, have
     inspired photographers to use them in exploring new forms of pictorial expression and thus have
    spurred the development of 35mm photography into a contemporary art form.
    Aside from their outstanding quality, the variety of specral Nikkor Ienses is impressive by itself.
    There is the 55mm f/3.5 Micro Nikkor-P-Auto with its exceptional performance  in both closeup
    and conventional use. The 35mm f/2.8 PC-Nikkor brings distortion-correction  facilities for
    architectural work to 35mm photography. The 200mm f/5.6 Medical Nikkor Auto  is a
    self-contained closeup system, with built-ln focusing light and electronic ring-light flash.
    Other lenses in this group include the famous Fisheye Nikkors with '180" or 220" picture angle,
   45mm t/2.8 GN Auto N ikkor providrng automatic  f lash exposure accuracy wrth any  f lash unit,
   and 105mm f/4 Bellows Nikkor.
a   lnevitably, many of these lenses have attracted attemptsat imitation. But, therr unique
I   combination of design ingenuity and meticulously precise construction continues to set
    Nikkor lenses apart as today's foremost optics for 35mm photography.




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f/3.5     firis;e-Nirror-reuro
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                                          The Micro Nikkor-P-Auto offers a unique combination of
                                                 exceptional resolving power, superb  f latness of  f ield, high image
                                                         contrast, and outstanding color rendition. What's more, the lens
                                                   provides a built-in closeup system with which to apply its matchless
                                                performace up to 1:1 reproduction.
                                          The helical mount of the Micro Nikkor has an extra-long extension
                                                       range. You can focus  it continuouslV from infinitv to 9.5" (film
                                                 plane to subject) where  it produces a 1|2-life size image. Use of the
                                   M2 ring,  f urnished as standard equipment, provides a second
                                                    focusing range  f rom 1|2-lite size to 1 : 1 . The automatic d iaphragm
                                                   remains operative throughout the entire range even when using the
                                   M2 ring. Without th is ring, the lens is meter-coupled for open-
                                                    aperture exposure control; with the M2 ring, the stop-down
                                         method is used.
                                          The Micro Nikkor is also ideal for photomacrography, using bellows
                                                 attachments or extension tubes. With the Nikon Bellows lV or V,
                                                          for example, magnif ication to 4 3X can be obtained Slide copying,
                                                      using one of the appropriate Nikon attachments,  is another prime
                                                    application for this unique lens.
                                                For easy reference, the |ens barrel  is engraved with scales for both
                                                   distance and reproduction settings, with and without the M2 ring.
                                                          In view of its superlative performance  in both closeup and
                                                conventional applications, the Micro Nikkor  is widelv considered
                                                   to be an ideal lens for general photography.
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