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is the official US supplier for high-quality Nikkor Special information about Nikkor AF and IX lenses: exclu-
lenses. You can confirm that Nikkor lens has been officially sively for these two lens types, in addition to the Official Nikon
imported by checking the following: Inc. One Year Limited Warranty Document, each lens also
* The serial numbered lens is supplied with an Official Nikon Sticker includes an envelope, titled “5 Years of Protection”. The enve-
Inc. One Year Limited Warranty Document, and: lope contains an official Nikon application that entitles the lens’
* Some Nikkor lenses will have additional identification, includ- owner to an additional 4 years coverage (under the same terms
ing either the letters "US" engraved next to the serial number as the one year limited warranty) for their purchase. This appli-
or a special sticker affixed to the product. cation, when properly submitted to Nikon Inc. will register the
If the Nikkor lens that you purchased in the United States product for an additional 4 years coverage. You get a total of 5
does not include the Official Nikon Inc. One Year Limited war- year’s coverage. The ESC is provided from Nikon Inc. to the
ranty Document, it’s not an officially imported Nikon product, retail purchaser at no additional charge and is an important
and it will not be entitled to Nikon Inc. Repair Service. value-added component of your Nikkor lens purchase. Refer to
The warranty document must be shown when you send the application for details about submission.
your product for warranty repair, and also for subsequent repair. We urge you to insist that your Nikon purchase be an authen-
If the Nikon Inc. product you purchase does not include the offi- tic officially imported Nikon Inc. product. Only with the proper
cial, original Nikon Inc. One Year Limited Warranty Document, warranty document can you be assured that your product will be
even if the vendor claims that it has a US warranty, the product entitled to the quality care and service that is available from Nikon
Warranty document Inc.’s highly trained and officially supplied Service Department.
will not be entitled to Nikon Inc. service support.

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 Nikkor Lenses — Seamless Performance, Abs olute 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 Color 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 unparalleled. 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, F5 and D2 series with features reach for a lens, it’ll be a Nikkor.

Nikkor Lenses DX Fisheye &

Pp. 8-11
DX Nikkors, designed
Wide angle& AFMicro-&
For absolute clarity and
sharpness of detail for
close-up photography.
exclusively for use
with Nikon DX-
Pp.
Normal
18-21 AFNikkor Lenses PCMicro-
Format digital
SLRs, offer digital Nikkor Lenses Pp. 28-29
Wideangle AF
photographers
Nikkors, 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
Nikkors for a natural per-
Provide both versa- spective for diverse applica-
tility and portabili- tions, from landscapes to
ty for every type of
photographer from
beginners to pros for
candid shots.
Manual-
focus Lenses
every moment.
A versatile and
Pp. 32-33 unique selection of
manual focus lenses.

Accessories Suggested equipment com-

Telephoto AF Nikkors, including AF

Tele photo DC-Nikkors, AF-S Nikkors, and P. 35 binations, and accessories

for Nikkor lenses.
AFNikkor Lenses AF-S Teleconverters, create dramatic
sports, wildlife, portrait photographs
and everything in between. AF DC-
Pp. 22-27 Nikkors offer creative focusing control
for exceptional portraits.

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 Technology
Nikon

improved overall lens design that your Nikon camera is perature-resistance analysis.
A history of exceptional performance — and ensuring the superior compatible with most Nikkor 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 lenses and that your Nikon the lens’ Optical Transfer
product. equipment can accommo- Function (OTF), which evalu-
than 36 million lenses have been sold worldwide. Throughout the years, our unwaver- Electronics — microcomputer date future system ates the resolving power and
ing commitment to quality and innovation has yielded many breakthroughs in the photo- innovation for precise 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 Nikkors. And in 2003, Nikon lenses. For in addition to tional mechanical AF cou- technicians further guarantee
produced the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF, as the first lens optimized superior optics, each AF pling design for wideangle the performance of the final
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, Nikkors. This is just one zoom and aperture mecha-
raw materials Matrix exposure metering, 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 lens-
ensure this, Nikon does what telephoto Nikkors. latest computers and Nikon- tomorrow’s Nikon SLR cam- conditions es the pro’s choice the world
few makers can — it manu- Lens construction developed software to deter- eras, based on information Each Nikkor lens is manufac- over.
factures the glass for nearly The peerless craftsmanship mine the optical design of and insight available exclu- tured to meet the most strin-
all Nikkor lenses in its own of Nikkor lens elements each lens. Using this data sively within Nikon — includ- gent 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- scrutinized 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. This tery of tests and inspections,
results in engineering new movement that characterisez atic areas thus leading to legendary design ensures 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 Coat Nikon employs three optical movement is limited to camera bodies. This then handheld
an essential element their largest apertures. In this types of aspherical lens ele- the interior of the nonextend- makes possible advances like shooting at
of Nikkor telephoto lenses way, Nikkor’s ED-series lens- Nano Crystal Coat is an anti- ments.Precision-ground ing lens barrel. This allows for 3D Matrix Metering and 3D dusk, at
Nikon developed ED es exemplify Nikon’s preemi- reflective coating that originat- aspherical lens elements are a more compact, lightweight Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill- night, and
(Extra-low Dispersion) nence in lens innovation and ed in the development of NSR- the finest expression of lens- construction as well as a Flash. even in poor-
glass to enable the performance. series (Nikon Step and crafting art, demanding Aspherical lens closer focusing distance. In Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors pro- ly lit interiors.
Nikon Super extremely rigorous production addition, a smaller and lighter vide distance information to the follow- The lens’ VR VR lens unit
production of lenses Repeat) semiconductor man- ing cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5,
that offer superior Integrated Coating ufacturing devices. It virtually standards. Hybrid lenses focusing lens group is F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, system also
ED glass sharpness and color ensures exceptional eliminates internal lens ele- are made of a special plastic employed to ensure faster F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i, detects automatically when
D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100,
correction by minimizing chro- performance ment reflections across a wide moulded onto optical glass. focusing. The IF system is D70s/D70 and D50.
the photographer pans — no
matic aberration. To enhance the performance range of wavelengths, and is Moulded glass aspherical featured in most Nikkor tele- Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, special mode is required.
Put simply, chromatic aber- of its optical lens elements, particularly effective in reduc- lenses are manufactured by photo and selected Nikkor F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D200, * As determined by Nikon perform-
D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50. ance tests.
ration is a type of image Nikon employs an exclusive ing ghost and flare peculiar to moulding a unique type of zoom lenses.
and color dispersion that multilayer lens coating that ultra-wideangle lenses. Nano optical glass using a special Rear Focusing Silent Wave Motor DX Nikkor
: Optical path of normal lens
occurs when light rays of vary- helps reduce ghost and flare Crystal Coat employs multiple metal die technique. : Optical path of aspherical lens
(RF)
ing wavelengths pass through to a negligible level. layers of Nikon’s outstanding Close-Range With Nikon’s Rear Focusing Nikon’s AF-S technology is Compact and lightweight DX
optical glass. In the past, cor- Nikon Super Integrated extra-low refractive index Correction system (RF) system, all the lens ele- yet another reason profes- Nikkor lenses featuring a
recting this problem for tele- Coating achieves a number coating, which features ultra- The Close-Range Correction ments are divided into specif- sional photographers like smaller image circle are spe-
photo lenses required special of objectives, including mini- fine crystallized particles of (CRC) system is one of ic lens groups, with only the Nikkor telephoto lenses. cially designed and optimized

Secondary spectrum Aspherical lens elements Cam for zoom mechanism

mized reflection in the wider nano size (one nanometer Nikon’s most important focus- rear lens group moving for AF-S Nikkors feature Nikon’s for Nikon D2-series, D1-series,
CRC (AF 24mm f/2.8D)
wavelength range and supe- equals one millionth of a mm). ing innovations, for it provides focusing. This makes autofo- SWM which converts “travel- D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70
rior color balance and repro- Nikon now proudly marks a superior picture quality at cusing operation smoother ling waves” into rotational and D50 digital SLR cameras.
Normal glass ED glass duction, even with Zoom- world first by applying this close focusing distances and and faster. energy to focus the optics. These are ideal options for
Nikkors featuring a large coating technology to a wide increases the focusing range. AF DC-Nikkor lenses— This enables high-speed auto- landscape photographers
optical elements that offer number of elements. It is also range of lenses for use in con- With CRC, the lens ele- unique Nikkors for focusing that’s extremely and others who need to shoot
anomalous dispersion charac- effective in minimizing ghost sumer optical products. ments are configured in a unique portraits accurate and super quiet. expansive scenes with Nikon
teristics — specifically calcium and flare caused by internal Aspherical lens “floating element” design AF DC-Nikkors feature exclu- M/A mode DX-Format digital SLRs.
fluoride crystals. However, fluo- reflections from the image elements wherein each lens group sive Nikon Defocus-image Note: We do not recommend use of
sensors of Nikon digital SLRs. moves independently to Control technology. This allows AF-S Nikkors feature Nikon’s DX Nikkor with 35mm (135) or IX240
rite easily cracks and is sensi- Nikon introduced the first Focusing lens groups format cameras.
tive to temperature changes Also, Nikon's multilayer photographic lens with achieve focusing. This photographers to control the exclusive M/A mode, that
IF (AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II)
that can adversely affect focus- coating process is tailored to aspherical lens elements in ensures superior lens per- degree of spherical aberration allows switching from autofo-
ing by altering the lens’ refrac- the design of each particular 1968. What sets them apart? formance even when shoot- in the foreground or back- cus to manual operation with
tive index. lens. The number of coatings Aspherical lenses virtually ing at close distances. ground by rotating the lens’ DC virtually no time lag — even
So Nikon designers and applied to each lens element eliminate the problem of The CRC system is used ring. This will create a rounded during AF servo operation and
engineers put their heads is carefully calculated to coma and other types of lens in fisheye, wideangle, Micro, out-of-focus blur that is ideal for regardless of AF mode in use.
together and came up with ED match the lens type and aberration — even when and selected medium tele- RF (AF DC 135mm f/2D) portrait photography. No other Vibration Reduction
SWM
glass, which offers all the bene- glass used, and also to used at the widest aperture. photo Nikkors. lenses in the world offer this (VR)
fits, yet none of the drawbacks assure the uniform color bal- They are particularly useful in Internal Focusing special technique. This innovative VR system
of calcium fluorite-based glass. ance that characterises correcting the distortion in (IF) Distance information minimises image blur caused
With this innovation, Nikon Nikkor lenses. This results in wideangle lenses. In addition, Imagine being able to focus a by camera shake, and offers
developed several types of ED lenses that meet much higher
standards than the rest of the
use of aspherical lenses con- lens without it changing in
size. Nikon’s IF technology
D-type and G-type Nikkors
relay subject-to-camera dis-
the equivalent of shooting at
a shutter speed three stops
Nikon
glass suitable for various lenses. tributes to a lighter and small-
They deliver stunning sharp- industry. er lens design. enables just that. All internal tance information to AF Nikon (eight times) faster.* It allows
Technology

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 DX Nikkors —
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 exclusively
for use with Nikon DX-Format digital
and Nikon has answered with
SLRs
the kind of innovation you’d • Full-frame fisheye images with a picture
expect from a world leader in angle of 180˚ (diagonal)
optical technology. Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups
• ED glass elements Closest focusing: 0.14m/0.46 ft.
Nikon created the DX Nikkor • Focuses down to 0.14m/0.46 ft. Picture angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm
(135) format equivalent to 16mm Filter attach-
series to provide Nikon DX- ment size: Rear-attachment type 27mm
Format digital SLR owners with Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 in.

© Toshiaki Kaneto
greater wideangle covering Weight: 10.8 oz.
power. Mounting a 35mm for-
mat 14mm wideangle lens, for AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF* (2.0x) e a i d S M s C
example, onto a digital camera Ultra-wideangle zoom lens for exclu-
would result in a picture angle

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

sive use with Nikon DX-Format digital
equivalent to that of a 21mm SLR
lens — negating the benefit of • Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
wideangle coverage. DX • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
Nikkor, the first interchangeable operation Lens construction: 11 elements in 7 groups
• M/A mode for quick switching between Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Picture angle
lenses designed specifically with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
for use with Nikon DX- autofocus and manual operation
equivalent to 18-36mm Filter attachment
• Lightweight and compact design size: 77mm Hood: HB-23 (provided)
Format digital SLRs, give
Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.5 in. Weight: 16.4 oz.
owners wideangle shooting
capability in a compact, light-
weight package. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF* (3.2x) e a i d S M s C
Nikon offers seven DX Wideangle zoom lens exclusively for
Nikkor lenses—various Zoom- use with Nikon DX-Format digital SLR
• Aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-
Nikkor lenses and the
ments
10.5mm Fisheye—to cover a • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
range of shooting situations. In operation Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
addition to lenses with popular • M/A mode for quick switching between Closest focusing: 0.36m/1.2 ft. Picture
zoom ranges, the lineup angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
autofocus and manual operation
format equivalent to 25.5-82.5mm
includes newer zoom lenses • Lightweight and compact design Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-31
© Tim Andrew

with telephoto ranges that (provided) Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.4 in.

extend up to 200mm (equiva- Weight: 26.6 oz.
lent to 300mm in 35mm for-
mat). The 18-200mm lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED* (3.0x) e a d S s C
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF

offers an astonishing 11.1x Affordable wideangle zoom lens for

zoom power. exclusive use with Nikon DX-format digi-
tal SLRs
• Ultracompact and light (7.4 oz.)
• Aspherical lens and ED glass elements Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups
• Newly developed, compact SWM Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft.
• Focuses as close as 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: 2.7 x 2.9 in. Weight: 7.4 oz.

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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AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF* (3.8x) e a i d S M s C
High-power wideangle zoom lens exclu-
sively for use with Nikon DX-Format dig-
ital SLR
• Aspherical lens and ED glass elements
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
operation Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
Closest focusing: 0.38m/1.2 ft. Picture
• M/A mode for quick switching between
angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
autofocus and manual operation format equivalent to 27-105mm
• Lightweight and compact design Filter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32
(provided) Dimensions: 2.9 x 3.0 in.
Weight: 13.8 oz.

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

A high-power zoom lens with SWM for
exclusive use with Nikon DX-format
digital SLRs
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
operation
• Aspherical lenses and ED glass element Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft. Picture
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm
angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
• High-power 7.5x zoom lens format equivalent to 27-202.5mm
Filter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32
Dimensions: 2.9 x 3.4 in. Weight: 13.6 oz.

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

High-power zoom lens with VR ll for
exclusive use with Nikon DX-format dig-
ital SLRs
• VR ll offers the equivalent of a shutter
speed 4 stops faster**
• Two ED glass elements
Lens construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft.
operation Picture angle with Nikon DX format: equiva-
• M/A mode for quick switching between lent to 27-300mm in 35mm (135) format
autofocus and manual operation Filter attachment size: 72mm
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm Hood: HB-35 (provided)
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.8 in.
Weight: 19.8 oz.

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
exclusive use with Nikon DX-format dig-
ital SLRs
• Ultracompact and light (9.0 oz.)
• Two ED glass elements
Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
• Newly developed, compact SWM Closest focusing: 0.95m/3.1 ft.
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Picture angle with Nikon DX format: equiva-
lent to 82.5-300mm in 35mm (135) format
Filter attachment size: 52mm
Hood: HB-34 (provided)
Dimensions: 2.7 x 3.1 in.
Weight: 9.0 oz.

* The G-type Nikkor has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
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distinguishing features

Zoom- N ikon offers over a dozen AF

Zoom-Nikkors all of which
are outstanding. The infor-
mation below will give you a

AFNikkor Lenses

© Steven Yee Pui Chung

better idea of which lenses are
most suitable for you.
The most obvious starting
point when considering a zoom
lens is focal length, for that will
determine your range of usage.

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

Need a great standard zoom
for the wideangle to medium
telephoto range? For greater
wideangle coverage, the 17-
35mm and 18-35mm are
favourites of landscape pho-
tographers and others who
need to shoot expansive
scenes. Then there are the
more powerful lenses like the
: ED glass elements
70-300mm or 80-400mm. : Aspherical lens elements
These are ideal for sports and
action photography, and for AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF (2.1x) e a i d S M s
taking shots of people from a A high-performance, ultra-wideangle
distance. And for truly high- zoom lens with SWM
power zoom needs, the 24- • Aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-
120mm lens offers 5x ratio. Not ments
only is this lens versatile, this is • 0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing through- Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
out zoom range Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft. Picture
compact as well.
• M/A mode for quick switching between angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
The speed, or maximum autofocus and manual focus operation format equivalent to 25.5-52.5mm Filter
attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-23 (pro-
aperture that a lens offers is • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
vided) Dimensions: 3.2 x 4.2 in.
another crucial factor. There are Weight: 26.3 oz.
several AF Zoom-Nikkors in the
wide, medium and powerful AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF (1.9x) e a i d s
telephoto range with a fast f/2.8
Portable ultra-wideangle zoom lens
that are sure to fit your • Aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-
demands. The AF-S 17-35mm ments
f/2.8D ED-IF, AF-S 28-70mm • Focuses down to 0.33m/1.1 ft.
f/2.8D ED-IF and AF-S VR 70- • IF (Internal Focusing) technology
Lens construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
200mm f/2.8G ED-IF are all • Seven-blade rounded diaphragm Closest focusing: 0.33m/1.1 ft. Picture
perfectly suited for hand-held angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
© John Shaw

shooting in dim light. format equivalent to 27-52.5mm Filter

attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-23
Macro focusing is another (provided) Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.2 in.
Weight: 13.0 oz.
feature that most AF Zoom-
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikkors offer. Those lenses

with the highest reproduc- AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF (3.5x) a i d s
tion ratios are the 24-85mm High-performance standard zoom lens
f/2.8-4D IF (1/2), and the VR for landscapes to portraits
70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF • Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm
(1/3.7). focal length
• Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
ratio from 35-85mm Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. (0.21m/
• Hybrid and moulded-glass aspherical 0.7 ft. at macro setting) Picture angle with
lens elements Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm equivalent to 36-127.5mm Filter attachment
size: 72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided)
Dimensions: 3.1 x 33.2 in. Weight: 19.2 oz.

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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF* (5.0x) e a i d S M s B
High-power wideangle zoom lens featur-
ing 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)**
Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
• High-power 5x zoom lens Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. Picture angle
• Two aspherical lenses and two ED glass with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
elements equivalent to 36-180mm Filter attachment
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. size: 72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided)
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, N80, N75, N65, Dimensions: 3.0 x 3.7 in. Weight: 20.3 oz.
D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF (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 Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
autofocus 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: 3.5 x 4.8 in. Weight: 33.0 oz.

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF* (2.9x) eidSMsB

Compact, lightweight G-type fast telephoto
zoom lens with Vibration Reduction
• Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF
operation
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using
a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times)
faster** Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
• Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] Closest focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture angle
and [ACTIVE] with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
• Five ED glass elements equivalent to 105-300mm Filter attachment
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. size: 77mm Hood: HB-29 (provided)
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N80, Dimensions: 3.4 x 8.5 in. Weight: 51.9 oz.
N75, N65, D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, (49.2 oz. without tripod mounting foot)
D70s/D70 and D50

* 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, N80, N75, N65, N60, N55, N50,
N4004 series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50, and the [P] and
[S] modes of the F4, N90 series, N70, N8008 series and N6000. Other cameras are not compatible.
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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF

AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED
: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED (4.3x) e d s AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED (2.5x) e d s
High-power, portable telephoto zoom Superb telephoto zoom for sports and por-
• Powerful 4.3× telephoto zoom lens traits
• ED glass elements ensure superior optical • High-performance, high-speed, telephoto
Lens construction: Lens construc-
performance 13 elements in 9 zoom lens
tion: 16 elements
• Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom groups Closest • Holds its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture over in 11 groups
operation focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture angle with the entire range of focal lengths Closest focusing: 1.8m/6 ft. (1.5m/4.9 ft. at
Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format • Three ED glass elements macro setting) Picture angle with Nikon DX
equivalent to 105-450mm Filter attachment • Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation Format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to 120-
size: 62mm Hood: HB-15 (provided) 300mm Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-7
Dimensions: 2.9 x 4.6 in. Weight: 17.8 oz. Dimensions: 3.4 x 7.4 in. Weight: 45.9 oz.

AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G* (4.3x) d s AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5x) e d sB

High-power G-type telephoto zoom lens Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm with Vibration Reduction
• Provides distance information to AF Nikon • VR operation offers the equivalent of using a
cameras shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
• Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is can-
Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups cellable to conserve battery power
Closest focusing: 1.5m/4.9 ft. Picture angle • Panning is automatically detected Lens construction: 17 elements in 11 groups
with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format Closest focusing: 2.3m/7.5 ft. Picture angle
• Three ED glass elements ensure superior
equivalent to 105-450mm Filter attachment with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
size: 62mm Hood: HB-26 (provided) optical performance
equivalent to 120-600mm Filter attachment
Dimensions: 2.9 x 4.6 in. Weight: 15.0 oz. • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm size: 77mm Hood: HB-24 (provided)
* As determined by Nikon performance tests.
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65, Dimensions: 3.6 × 6.7 in. Weight: 48.0 oz.
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF* (4.3x) e i d S M s B D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50 (42.7 oz. without tripod mounting foot)

A high-power, high-performance telephoto

zoom lens with VR II
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF* (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 • VR operation offers the equivalent of using a
4 stops faster** shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster**
• Two ED glass elements ensure superior Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups • Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] and
optical performance Closest focusing: 1.5m/4.9 ft. Picture angle with [ACTIVE]
Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format equiva- Lens construction: 24 elements in 17 groups
• M/A mode for quick switching between aut- • Focus Preset function
lent to 105-450mm Filter attachment size: 67mm Closest focusing: 2m/6.5 ft. Picture angle
ofocus and manual focus operation Hood: HB-36 Dimensions: 3.1 x 5.6 in.
• M/A mode for quick switching between auto- with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Weight: 26.3 oz. 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: 4.9 × 14.4 in.
* 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, N80, N75, N65, Weight: 115.5 oz.
G-type Nikkor is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65, N60, N55, N50,
D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50
N4004 series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50, and the [P] and [S] modes of the
16 F4, N90 series, N70, N8008 series and N6000. Other cameras are not compatible. 17
 Wideangle and

Fisheye&Wide angle Normal AF Nikkors —

distinguishing features

AFNikkor Lenses W ideangle Nikkors are

perfect for shooting in
tight indoor areas or when
taking group shots. Travel,

©Tim Andrew
: ED glass elements
landscape, and commercial : Aspherical lens elements
photography are just a few
of the applications suited to
these lenses. The 14mm Fisheye

AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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
tography, there’s the 16mm angle of 180° (diagonal)
fisheye f/2.8D. Featuring • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system
Nikon’s unique Close-Range provides high performance at both near Lens construction: 8 elements in 5 groups
Correction (CRC) system, and far focusing distances Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture

NormalAFNikkor • 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: 2.5 x 2.2 in. Weight: 10.2 oz.
ing distances.
Lenses 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 Wide angle
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
equivalent to that of 21mm lens in 35mm Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
(135) format Closest focusing: 0.2m/0.66 ft. Picture
angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
• RF (Rear Focusing) system format equivalent to 21mm Filter attachment
size: Rear-attachment type 27mm
Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.4 in.
Weight: 23.6 oz.

AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D c d s

Versatile ultra-wideangle lens for gener-
© Steve Zhao

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

Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Picture

sharpness angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 30mm
Filter attachment size: 62mm Hood: HB-4
Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.7 in. Weight: 9.5 oz.

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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 color 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: 2.5 x 1.8 Filter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HR-2
in. Weight: 9.5 oz. Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 in. Weight: 8.1 oz.

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: 2.5 x 1.5 in. Weight: 5.5 oz.
format equivalent to 42mm Filter attachment
size: 52mm Hood: HN-2 Dimensions: 2.6 x
1.8 in. Weight: 7.2 oz.

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:
2.5 x 1.7 in. Weight: 7.2 oz.

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 Telephoto AF
Nikkors — distin-
guishing features

Tele photo
AFNikkor Lenses
W ith an array of focal
lengths from 85mm to
600mm, extraordinary optics
and high-performance autofo-
(DC-Nikkors, AF-S Nikkors, AF-S Teleconverters) cusing, telephoto AF Nikkors
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,
D2-series, D1-series, D200, : ED glass elements
D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50 : Aspherical lens elements
cameras, and provide manual AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF i d s
focusing for other Nikon SLRs. The fastest Nikkor telephoto — great for
indoor portraits
Other AF-S Nikkor features • High-performance medium telephoto lens
include an innovative M/A • Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4
control that lets you switch • IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast
quickly from automatic to AF operation Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
manual focusing modes, • Rounded diaphragm opening makes out- Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Picture angle
of-focus elements appear more natural with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
ergonomically placed focus equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attachment
lock buttons, and a focus size: 77mm Hood: HN-31 (Provided)
range limiter that diminishes Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.9 in. Weight: 19.4 oz.
autofocusing time.
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D r d s
For exceptional portrait pho- Portable medium telephoto — ideal for
tography, try the AF DC- portraits
Nikkor lenses. They offer • High-speed telephoto lens
Nikon’s exclusive Defocus- • RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF
image Control which allows operation
you to adjust the amount of • 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
foreground or background with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
blur with a rotating ring. Nine- equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attachment
blade diaphragm built into the size: 62mm Hood: HN-23 (Provided)
© Frans Lanting

Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.3 in. Weight: 13.4 oz.

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

• Fast, medium telephoto lens with Defocus-

Teleconverters designed
image Control
exclusively for AF-S Nikkor • Large maximum aperture allows shooting in
lenses. You can increase the dim light Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groups
focal length of Nikkor tele- Closest focusing: 0.9m/3 ft. Picture angle
• Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of- with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
photo lens by 1.4x with the focus elements appear more natural equivalent to 157.5mm Filter attachment
TC-14E II, 1.7x with the • RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF size: 72mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 3.1 x
TC-17E II or 2.0x with the operation 4.4 in. Weight: 22.6 oz.

TC-20E II.

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 AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D © Gordon Nash AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF © 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 ED-IF* 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
Control a 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 Lens construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
• Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of- Closest focusing: 1.1m/4 ft. Picture angle flare 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
equivalent to 202.5mm Filter attachment Format: 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: 3.1 x 4.7 in. Weight: 28.7 oz. • Focus Preset function HK-30 (Provided) Dimensions: Approx. 4.9 x
** As determined by Nikon performance tests.
10.5 in. Weight: Approx. 101.2 oz.
Note: Nano Crystal Coat is applied to the rear
(camera side) of lens surfaces.
AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF e i d s
High-performance medium telephoto for AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF 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: 3.1 x 5.7 autofocus and manual operation Closest focusing: 1.45m/4.8 ft. Picture
in. Weight: 26.8 oz. • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
format equivalent to 450mm Filter attach-
AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED-IF* e i d S M sB ment size: 77mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions:
3.5 x 8.8 in. Weight: 50.8 oz. (45.9 oz.
High-performance telephoto featuring without tripod mounting foot)
SWM 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. 4.9 x 8.0 in. Weight: 102.3 oz. * The G-type Nikkor has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.
** As determined by Nikon performance tests. G-type Nikkor is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65, N60, N55, N50,
N4004 series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D2 series, D1 series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50, and the [P] and
[S] modes of the F4, N90 series, N70, N8008 series and N6000. 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 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF,
VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF,
28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF and
DX Nikkor lenses.

AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II with TC-14E II © Foto Natura

AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II © Foto Natura

: ED glass elements
: Aspherical lens elements
AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II e i d S M s
Compact, high-performance supertele-
photo
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body
• Ideal for wildlife and sports photography
• ED glass elements
• M/A mode allows rapid switching between
autofocus and manual focus operation Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Closest focusing: 3.5m/11.5 ft. (3.4m/11.2
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
ft. in MF)* Picture angle with Nikon DX
Format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to
600mm Filter attachment size: 52mm
Hood: HK-27 (provided) Dimensions:
6.3 x 13.8 in. Weight: 156.6 oz.
AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II
* At normal temperature • Sophisticated design matches the latest • Sophisticated design matches the latest
AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF II e i d S M s AF-S Nikkor lenses AF-S Nikkor lenses
• Increases the original focal length by 40% • Increases the original focal length by 100%
Powerful supertelephoto with SWM • Reduces lens aperture by one f-stop • Reduces lens aperture by two f-stops
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I
• ED glass elements Nikkors having maximum aperture of f/4 or Nikkors having maximum aperture of f/2.8
• M/A mode allows rapid switching between larger (except AF-S VR Micro 105mm or larger (except AF-S VR Micro 105mm
autofocus and manual focus operation f/2.8G ED-IF) f/2.8G ED-IF)
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap) • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)
Closest focusing: 4.6m/15.1 ft. (4.4m/14.4 ft.
in MF)* Picture angle with Nikon DX Format: Lens construction: 5 elements in 5 groups Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
35mm (135) format equivalent to 750mm Filter Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.0 in. Weight: 7.1 oz. Dimensions: 2.6 x 2.2 in. Weight: 12.5 oz.
attachment size: 52mm Hood: HK-28 (provided)
Dimensions: 5.5 x 15.5 in. Weight: 121.0 oz.
* At normal temperature

AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II e i d S M s AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II

Powerful supertelephoto for distant • Sophisticated design matches the latest AF-S
fast-moving subjects and wildlife Nikkor lenses
• Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body • Increase the original focal length by 70%
• ED glass elements • Reduces lens aperture by 1.5 f-stops
• M/A mode allows rapid switching between • Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I
autofocus and manual focus operation Nikkors having maximum aperture of f/2.8
Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups
• Perfect for sports and fast-action photogra- Closest focusing: 5.6m/18.4 ft.
or larger (except AF-S VR Micro 105mm
phy (5.4m/17.7 ft. in MF)* Picture angle with f/2.8G ED-IF)
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format • Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)
equivalent to 900mm Filter attachment size: Lens construction: 7 elements in 4 groups
52mm Hood: HK-29 (provided) Dimensions: Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.2 in. Weight: 8.8 oz.
6.5 x 16.9 in. Weight: 167.6 oz.
* At normal temperature
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 AF Micro- and PC
Micro-Nikkors — dis- : Nano Crystal Coat
: ED glass elements
tinguishing 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
or close-up photography
• Versatile lens for macro photography
without compromise,

AFMicro-and
• Close-up to approx. 0.22m/0.6 ft. (1:1 reproduc- Lens construction:
Micro-Nikkor lenses are the tion ratio) 8 elements in 7 groups
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
Nikkors offers f-stops down Hood: HN-22 Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.9 in.
to f/32, and the PC Micro- Weight: 15.5 oz.
Nikkor down to f/45; this per- AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF* e s i d S M s B
© Chase Jarvis

mits maximum depth of field,

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

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

Correction system offer Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
tion ratio)
Closest focusing: 0.314m (1 ft.) Picture angle
superior optical perform- • Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare for with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format
ance and color reproduc- clear images equivalent to 157.5mm Working distance*:
tion. • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra quiet AF operation 154mm Filter attachment size: 62mm Hood:
• Nikon Vibration Reduction System (VRII) operation HB-38 (provided) Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.6 in.
The three fixed focal Weight: 27.9 oz.
length AF Micro-Nikkors offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 4
stops faster*
(60mm f/2.8D, 105mm
* As determined by Nikon performance tests
f/2.8G ED-IF, 200mm f/4D
ED-IF) allow photographers
to shoot 1:1 life-size close- AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF e i c d s
ups without any accessory.
Telephoto Micro lens for close-ups and nature
The PC Micro-Nikkor
photography
85mm f/2.8D is equipped
© N. Yuasa

• Extremely versatile telephoto lens with long work-

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

tive, distortion and focus. • 26cm working distance for easy close-ups angle with Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135)
With 1:2 life-size macro • Close-Range Correction (CRC) system format equivalent to 300mm Working dis-
© N. Yuasa

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

capability, this lens is ideal 62mm Hood: HN-30 Dimensions: 3.0 x
for commercial photogra- • ED glass elements 7.6 in. Weight: 41.8 oz.
phers who shoot tabletop
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D (with tilting)

product photos. PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D c d s

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
• ±90° lens revolving Nikon DX Format: 35mm (135) format equiva-
capability for versa- lent to 127.5mm Working distance*: 210mm

Micro-
Filter attachment size: 77mm Hood: HB-22
tile tilt/shift effects.
Dimensions: 3.3 × 4.3 in. Weight: 27.3 oz.
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-
Shifting and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can cause able to have a longer free working distance for

Nikkor Lenses
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, N80,
N75, N65, N60, N55, N50, N4004 series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D2 series, D1
series, D200, D80, D100, D70s/D70 and D50, and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, N90
series, N70, N8008 series and N6000. Other cameras are not compatible.
Only the subject’s face is in focus. (with tilting)
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 Specifications A F
Nikkor Lenses

Lens Closest Marked *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 (oz.) TC-201 TC-301 TC-14A TC-14B TC-14E II TC-17E II TC-20E II AF-3 AF-4
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF,
with 35mm Reproduction Ratio Attachment (extension from of HN-36 of HN-37
(groups/ Nikon DX Format f/Stop [Macro Setting] VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF, 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF
(135) format [Macro Setting] Size (mm) lens mount) (in.) hoods usable hoods usable 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 2.5 x 2.5 10.8 — — — — — — — Not usable Not usable using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. Shifting
AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF 7/11 — 99°-61° 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.3 77 CL-S2 HB-23 3.2 x 3.5 16.4 — — — — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can cause some
vignetting. This lens cannot be used with the Nikon PRONEA S
AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF 10/14 — 79°-28°50’ 22 0.36 (1.2) 1/5 77 CL-1120 HB-31 3.4 x 4.4 26.6 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0
camera.
AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 5/7 — 76°-28°50’ 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/3.2 52 CL-0715 HB-33 2.7 x 2.9 7.4 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF 13/15 — 76°-22°50' 22 0.38 (1.2) 1/6.2 67 CL-0915 HB-32 2.9 x 3.0 13.8 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0
AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF 13/15 — 76°-12° 22 0.45 (1.5) 1/4.25 67 CL-0915 HB-32 2.9 x 3.4 13.6 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
1 Usable. Autofocusing is not possible.
AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF 12/16 — 76°–8° 22 0.5 (1 5/8) 1/4.5 72 CL-1018 HB-35 3.0 x 3.8 19.8 — — — — — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 0 2 Usable. Autofocusing is possible.
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 2.7 x 3.1 9.0 — — — — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5 3 When used at smaller aperture than f/11 with high
shutter speeds, there is occasional uneven exposure.
Zoom 4 Usable, but there is occasional vignetting.
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF 10/13 104°-62° 79°-44° 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/4.6 77 CL-76 HB-23 3.2 x 4.2 26.3 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 5 There is occasional vignetting. And when used at
smaller aperture than f/11 with high shutter speeds,
AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF 8/11 100°-62° 76°-44° 22 0.33 (1.1) 1/6.7 77 CL-S2 HB-23 3.6 x 3.2 13.0 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
there is occasional uneven exposure.
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 3.1 x 3.2 19.2 1 — 1 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0 — Not usable.
AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF 13/15 84°-20°30' 61°-13°20’ 22 0.5 (1.6) 1/4.8 72 CL-S2 HB-25 3.0 x 3.7 20.3 — — — — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF 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 3.5 x 4.8 33.0 4 — 4 — — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF 15/21 34°20'-12°20' 22°50’-8° 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.1 77 CL-M2 HB-29 3.4 x 8.5 51.9 — — — — 2 2 2 ✔ 0 ✔ 2 ✔ Usable.
AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED 9/13 34°20'-8°10' 22°50’-5°20’ 32 1.5 (5) 1/3.9 62 CL-S4 HB-15 2.9 x 4.6 17.8 1 — 1 — — — — ✔ 3 ✔ 5 *a Slight vignetting occurs.
*b Vignetting will occur only in certain situations.
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 2.9 x 4.6 15.0 — — — — — — — ✔ 3 ✔ 4
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF 12/17 34°20'-8°10' 22°50’-5°20’ 32 1.5 (4.9) 1/4 67 CL-1022 HB-36 3.1 x 5.6 26.3 — — — — — — — ✔ 2 ✔ 4
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 3.4 x 7.4 45.9 4 — 4 1 — — — ✔ 0 ✔ 3
Note: Lens hood names indicate type: HN for
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 3.6 x 6.7 48.0 4 — — — — — — ✔ 2 ✔ 3 Screw-in, HR for Rubber Screw-in, HK for Slip-on,
AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF* 1
17/24 12°20'-6°10' 8°-4° 32 2 (6.6) 1/3.7 52 CL-L2 HK-30 4.9 x 14.4 15.5 — — — — 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable HS for Snap-on, and HB for Bayonet.
Fisheye
AF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8D 5/8 180° 107° 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/10 Provided CL-0715 Built-in 2.5 x 2.2 10.2 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 3.4 x 3.4 23.6 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 2.7 x 1.7 9.5 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 2.5 x 1.8 9.5 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 2.5 x 1.8 7.2 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 2.5 x 1.7 7.2 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 2.5 x 1.7 8.1 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 2.5 x 1.5 5.5 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 3.1 x 2.9 19.4 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 2.8 x 2.3 13.4 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 3.1 x 4.4 22.6 — — — — — — — ✔ 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 3.1 x 4.7 28.7 — — — 1 — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 4
AF 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF 6/8 13°40' 9° 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.6 72 CL-S4, CL-38 Built-in 3.1 x 5.7 26.8 4 — 4 — — — — ✔ 5 ✔ 5
AF-S VR 200mm f/2G ED-IF 9/13 12°20' 8° 22 1.9 (6.2) 1/8.1 52 CL-L1 HK-31 4.9 x 8.0 102.3 — — — — 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF 8/11 8°10' 5°20’ 22 2.2 (7.2) 1/6.4 52 CL-L1 HK-30 4.9 x 10.5 101.2 — — — — 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF*1 6/10 8°10' 5°20’ 32 1.45 (4.8) 1/3.7 77 CL-M2 Built-in 3.5 x 8.8 50.8 — 1 — 1 2 1 1 ✔*a 2 ✔ 5
AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II*1 9/11 6°10' 4° 22 3.5 (11.5) 1/7.7 52 CT-402, CL-L2 HK-27 6.3 x 13.8 156.6 — 1 — 1 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF II*1 9/11 5° 3°10’ 22 4.6 (15.1) 1/8.2 52 CT-502, CL-L2 HK-28 5.5 x 15.5 121.0 — 1 — 1 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable
AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF II*1 7/10 4°10' 2°40’ 22 5.6 (18.4) 1/8.6 52 CT-606, CL-L2 HK-29 6.5 x 16.9 167.6 — 1 — 1 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 2.8 x 2.9 15.5 3 — 3 — — — — ✔ 1 ✔ 3
AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF 12/14 23°20' 15°20’ 32 0.314 (1) 1 62 CL-1020 HB-38 3.3 x 4.6 27.9 — — — — 1 1 1 ✔ 4 ✔ 5
AF Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF*1 8/13 12°20' 8° 32 0.5 (1 5/8) 1 62 CL-M2, CL-45 HN-30 3.0 x 7.6 41.8 — — — — — — — ✔ 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 3.3 x 4.3 27.3 — — — 1 — — — ✔*b 0 ✔ 0
AF-S Teleconverters*2
TC-14E II 5/5 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 2.6 x 1.0 7.1 — — — — — — — — — — —
TC-17E II 4/7 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 2.6 x 1.2 9.8 — — — — — — — — — — —
TC-20E II 6/7 — — — — — — CL-0715 — 2.6 x 2.2 12.5 — — — — — — — — — — —
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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
• Ideal for candids, scenics, and available-light Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.9 in
shooting Weight: 12.7 oz.

Manual-
focus Lenses Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
High-performance normal lens
• High-speed normal lens
Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.
• Distortion-free images with superb resolution Picture angle: 46°
A versatile and unique selection of lenses • Great for travel and for shooting full-length
Filter attachment size: 52mm
Hood: HS-9, HR-1
portraits in available light Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.6 in.
The following disclaimers apply to all manual lenses except PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D:
Weight: 8.8 oz.
• Available by special, non-cancelable order. Allow 60-120 days for delivery.
• Subject to limited availability.

© Paolo Patrizi Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8

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: 2.5 x 2.4 in.
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: 10.2 oz.
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: 2.6 x 1.7 in. Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8
Weight: 9.2 oz.
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: 2.6 x 3.3 in.
• Compact wideangle lens Closest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. (1:2 reproduction ratio) Weight: 18.2 oz.
• 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: 2.5 x 1.8 in.
Weight: 9.7 oz.

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 (oz.) 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.)] (in.)
• 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 2.6 x 1.7 9.2 1 — 1 — ✔*
a
0 ✔ 0
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8 in. 24mm f/2.8*1 9/9 84° 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.8 52 CL-0915 HN-1 2.5 x 1.8 9.7 1 — 1 — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
Weight: 8.8 oz. 28mm f/2.8*1 8/8 74° 22 0.2 (0.7) 1/3.9 52 CL-0815 HN-2 2.5 x 1.8 8.8 1 — 1 — ✔ 0 ✔ 1
35mm f/1.4*1 7/9 62° 16 0.3 (1) 1/5.6 52 CL-S2 HN-3 2.7 x 2.4 14.1 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 2.7 x 1.9 12.7 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 2.5 x 1.6 8.8 — — 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 3.3 x 4.3 27.3 — — — 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 2.5 x 2.4 10.2 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 2.6 x 3.3 18.2 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: 2.7 x 2.4 in. *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: 14.1 oz. 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 — A C Cessories
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 adjustable
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 for carrying various telephoto lenses,
Basically, it is the focal length of the it gives a 46˚ picture angle for images and scenes, for a narrower picture space between the camera body and even large, heavy ones, comfortably
lens that determines the picture angle that are about the same size with that of angle that can provide dramatic close- tripod for smoother tilt/shift operation. on a shoulder.
— the shorter the focal length, the wider the human eye. ups for many types of photography.

Photographic Attachment Lens Cases

This attachment lets you transform Nikon lens cases keep your fine opti-
Nikon Fieldscopes III/III A/EDIII/EDIII A cal equipment safe from dust, damp-
into an 800mm f/12.8 (1,000mm f/13.3 ness and shocks.
with the ED78/ED78A/ED82/ED82A) Cylindrical Case (CL): The hand-
supertelephoto lens. some black leatherette finish is com-
plemented by soft, plush lining.
Trunk Case (CT): A durable trunk
20mm 50mm 200mm 400mm
Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera Attachment case is supplied with larger lenses
FSA-L1 including fast supertelephoto lenses.
Perspective Perspective is a phenomenon size and depth of subjects within a pic- using wideangle lenses — this is called
Transform your Fieldscope into a 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- 1,200mm* or 1,500mm* super-telepho-
to lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras 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 and take spectacular close-up images.
In short, perspective is the relative background — which occurs when certain photographic effects. * 35mm-format equivalent

Maximum aperture The maximum aper-

(f-number) ture of the lens can determine how
(smaller f-numbers) are ‘fast’ lenses that
allow photographers to use faster shutter
tures (larger f-numbers) allow the use of
lower shutter speeds for available light
Lens Hoods LN-1

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

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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