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July 1, 2008: Nikon will release two new perspective-control lenses, the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D, which allow photographers to effectively correct perspective and/or depth-of-field in shots and push creative boundaries.
Designed primarily for architectural, product and forensic photography, the new lenses allow photographers to correct linear distortion by straightening the converging lines of rectilinear objects such as buildings. They can also provide great control over depth-of-field and produce images that better replicate images as seen by the human eye.
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The PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
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The PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D
Both lenses have side-mounted controls that provide up to +/- 8.5 degrees of ’tilt’ and +/- 11.5 degrees of ‘shift’ adjustments. The lens optics rotate up to 90 degrees right or left for perspective control adjustment, while a click-stop is provided every 30 degrees. Photographers can confirm the effect of each adjustment accurately through their Nikon SLR viewfinder.
The tilt control gives photographers greater control over depth-of-field by modifying the focal plane of the lens in accordance with the Scheimpflug principle. This allows photographers to ensure more of the subject is sharply focused. Shift adjustments are used for correcting distortion that occurs when tall buildings are photographed. A normal lens reproduces walls that should appear parallel as converging lines, whereas a PC lens delivers a more natural perspective. Together these controls provide a far wider control over sharpness and perspective in shots than conventional lenses could deliver.
Both lenses offer a 1:2 reproduction ratio. The PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED features an ED glass element for optimizing sharpness and colour fidelity. Three Aspherical elements minimise other aberrations. The PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8 D offers a medium-telephoto angle of view and increased camera-to-subject working distance that is preferable in many applications.
These lenses can be used with the D3, D700 and D300 without any limitation. They can also be used with the following cameras, though some restrictions or limitations on functions exist: D2 series, D1 series, D200, D100, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series, F6, F5, F4 series, F100, F90X/N90s, F90 series/N90, F80 series /N80 series, F75 series /N75 series, F65 series /N65 series, and Pronea 600i/6i. Pricing and local release dates have yet to be announced.
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
Focal length: 45 mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/32
Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups (with one ED glass element and Nano Crystal Coat)
Picture angle: 51 ° (maximum 66 ° when fully shifted)
Closest focus distance: 0.253 m
Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/2
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size: 77mm
Diameter x length: Approx. 82.5 x 112 mm/3.2 x 4.4 in. (extension from lens mount)
Weight: Approx. 740 g
Supplied accessories: 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-43, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120
PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8DFocal length: 85 mmMaximum aperture: f/2.8Minimum aperture: f/32Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (with Nano Crystal Coat)Picture angle: 28 °30′ (maximum 37 °50′ when fully shifted)Closest focus distance: 0.39 m Maximum reproduction ratio: ½No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)Filter/attachment size: 77mmDiameter x length: Approx. 83.5 x 107 mmWeight: Approx. 635 gSupplied accessories: 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-22, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120
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