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hen it comes to choosing photographic equipment,

perhaps the most important decision a photographer

faces is which lens system to use. For the majority of

professional photographers, that choice is simple:

Nikkor. Why? Because NIKKOR lenses offer unrivalled clarity,

sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability.

The reasons for this are many, not the least of which is

Nikons total commitment to controlling every aspect of lens

manufacturing. By selecting only the finest raw materials and

employing the most advanced processing and design tech-

niques, Nikon produces the precision-crafted lens elements that

help you take the worlds greatest pictures.

This no-compromise attitude toward ultrahigh-tech manufac-

turing extends to performance. For each NIKKOR lens is

NIKKOR Lenses Seamless Performance, Absolute Precision, and Total Reliabilitdesigned to function seamlessly with Nikon SLRs in a synergy

of purpose that is simply unparallelled. This is exemplified most

clearly in the legendary Nikon F mount. For even the most

advanced NIKKOR lenses incorporate this standard that has

won over decades of devotees for its consistency and reliabil-

ity. This design also ensures that when we release revolution-

ary cameras like the Nikon F6, D3 and D300 with features

such as 3D Colour Matrix Metering and i-TTL Bala

Flash, you can be sure to find an array of NIKKOR le

can handle these advances too.

Once you see for yourself how smoothly the Nikon

combination works, chances are youll do what mo

worlds professional photographers do whenreach for a lens, itll be a NIKK

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For absolute cla

sharpness of d

close-up photogr

Pp.28-2

Manual-focus Lenses

AFMicro-&PCMicro-

NIKKOR Lenses

Provide bothversa-

tility and portabili-

ty for every type of

photographer from

beginners to pros for

every moment.

Wideangle AF NIKKOR

lenses, including AF

Fisheye NIKKOR, provide

superior depth of field and

fast apertures for photojour-nalism and travel. There

are also Normal AF

NIKKOR lenses for a nat-

ural perspective for diverse

applications, from land-

scapes to candid shots.

Telephoto AF NIKKOR lenses,

includingAF DC-NIKKOR lenses,

AF-S NIKKOR lenses, andAF-S

Teleconverters, create

dramatic sports, wildlife, portrait photo-

graphs and everything in between. AF

DC-NIKKOR lenses offer creative focus-

ing control for exceptional portraits.

Zoom-AFNIKKOR Lenses

DXNIKKOR Lenses

TelephotoAFNIKKOR Lenses

Fisheye&Wideangle&

NormalAFNIKKOR LensesPp.18-21

Pp.22-27

Pp.12-17

Pp.8-11DX NIKKOR lenses,

designed exclusively

for use with Nikon

DX-format digital

SLRs, offer digital

photographers

unprecedented

creative potential.

Aversatile and

unique selection of

manual focus lenses.

Pp.32-33

AccessoriesSuggested equipment com-binations, and accessories

for NIKKOR lenses.

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improved overall lens designand ensuring the superior

performance of the finishedproduct.

Electronics microcomputerinnovation for preciseperformanceThe recent advances in thecomputer industry play an

integral role in the makeupas well as design of NIKKORlenses. For in addition to

superior optics, each AFNIKKOR features a built-inmicrocomputer. This micro-computer works with theNikon AF camera computer

system to provide informationthat ensures fast autofocus,Matrix exposure metering,

Balanced Fill-Flash, and otherNikon innovations in SLR per-

formance.Only NIKKOR lenses are

designed for today's andtomorrows Nikon SLR cam-

eras, based on informationand insight available exclu-sively within Nikon includ-

ing autofocusing parameters.No other lens maker can pro-

vide this type of assurance.The Nikon F lens mount a tradition of continuityand forward compatibilityThe debut of the originalNikon F also marked the

introduction of what is per-haps its most significanttechnological innovation

the Nikon F lens mount.This legendary design

ensures that your Nikoncamera is compatible with

most NIKKOR lenses andthat your Nikon equipmentcan accommodate futuresystem advances.

Moreover, the F mountachieves something no otherdesign can it is compati-

ble with both types of lensdrive systems the conven-tional mechanical AF cou-

pling design for wideangleand standard zooms, andNikons exclusive SWM(Silent Wave Motor) systemfeatured in the most

advanced supertelephotoNIKKOR lenses. This is justone example why the Nikon F

mount continues to be anintegral part of Nikon camera

equipment design.

Reliability lenses madeto withstand the toughestconditionsEach NIKKOR lens is manu-factured to meet the moststringent requirements in the

industry. The optical glass isscrutinised to assure it is free

of imperfections, whereuponit is then remelted, cast,

ground, polished and hard-coated to emerge as one ofthe worlds finest lens ele-ments. After being precisely

mounted in lens barrels, thelens elements and theirassemblies undergo a bat-

tery of tests and inspections,including vibration and tem-

perature-resistance analysis.One of these tests concerns

the lens Optical TransferFunction (OTF), which evalu-ates the resolving power andcontrast of the lens. To per-

form this test, Nikon devel-oped the exclusive NikonOTF Analyser (NOA).

In addition to theseuncompromising tests, Nikontechnicians further guarantee

the performance of the finalproduct by going over everydetail of every finished lens.They check and assure themechanical construction,

electronics, AF movement,zoom and aperture mecha-nisms, and lens resolution.

All of which ensures that thelens does what its supposed

to provide the outstandingoptical performance and reli-ability that make NIKKORlenses the pros choice the

world over.

ikon began producing lenses under the NIKKOR name in 1933, and since then morethan 40 million lenses have been sold worldwide. Throughout the years, our unwaver-ing commitment to quality and innovation has yielded many breakthroughs in the photo-graphic industry. For example, Nikon introduced the Nikkor Auto 24mm f/2.8 incorpo-

rating Nikon-pioneered Close-Range Correction (CRC) system in 1967, and startedproduction of aspherical lenses in 1968. In addition, Nikon developedED (Extra-lowDispersion) glass which made its first appearance in the 300mm f/2.8 ED Nikkor tele-photo in 1972, and is now incorporated in many other NIKKOR lenses. And in 2003,

Nikon produced theAF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor12-24mm f/4G IF-ED, as the first lensoptimised for Nikon DX-format digital SLRs in the new DX NIKKOR series.These are just a few of the many achievements in lens design that exemplify Nikons posi-

tion as the worlds preeminent manufacturer of professional photographic equipment. Thefollowing offers in-depth technical information that will help you understand more fully thatNIKKOR lenses provide superior performance and are thus the best match for your Nikon SLR.

Where it all begins Nikon glassworksTo make the finest lens ele-ments, you must begin withthe finest optical glass. To

ensure this, Nikon does whatfew makers can it manu-factures the glass for nearlyall NIKKOR lenses in its own

glassworks. This means ourlens designers have over

200 types of glass to choosefrom, giving them an excep-tional variety from which toselect just the right opticalglass for their requirements.

Moreover, when theserequirements demand lensproperties not yet available,the glass technicians work to

find a solution which oftenresults in engineering new

types of glass. This is pre-

cisely how Nikon developedExtra-low Dispersion (ED)glass in 1972 to meet

design demands for super-telephoto NIKKOR lenses.

Lens constructionThe peerless craftsmanship

of NIKKOR lens elementsis matched by the structuresthat house them. Only

the best materials areused for the mechanicalconstruction of each lens.Fine metal alloys and

polycarbonates make upthe helicoids in somelenses. Inner and outersleeves are tooled with

maximum precision, result-ing in the smooth lensmovement that characterises

the NIKKOR lens. The lens

mount, too, features similarmaterials.

Computers and lens designNikon designers employ thelatest computers and Nikon-developed software to deter-mine the optical design of

each lens. Using this datatogether with their accumu-lated experience, they create

the finest SLR lenses avail-able.

Computer-aided designsimulation is also used to

ensure the utmost precisionin the optical and mechanicalparts of each lens as well asthe quality of the lens assem-

bly process. In this way, com-puters can identify problem-atic areas thus leading to

NA history of exceptional performance

NIKKOR lenses

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NikonTechnology

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ED glass an essential element

of NIKKOR telephoto lensesNikon developed ED

(Extra-low Dispersion)glass to enable theproduction of lensesthat offer superior

sharpness and colourcorrection by minimising chro-matic aberration.

Put simply, chromatic aber-

ration is a type of imageand colour dispersion thatoccurs when light rays of vary-

ing wavelengths pass throughoptical glass. In the past, cor-recting this problem for tele-

photo lenses required special

optical elements that offeranomalous dispersion charac-teristics specifically c alcium

fluoride crystals. However, fluo-rite easily cracks and is sensi-tive to temperature changesthat can adversely affect focus-

ing by altering the lens refrac-tive index.

So Nikon designers andengineers put their heads

together and came up with EDglass, which offers all the bene-fits, yet none of the drawbacks

of calcium fluorite-based glass.With this innovation, Nikondeveloped several types of EDglass suitable for various lenses.

They deliver stunning sharp-

ness and contrast even attheir largest apertures. In thisway, NIKKORs ED-series

lenses exemplify Nikons pre-eminence in lens innovationand performance.

Nikon SuperIntegrated Coating

ensures exceptionalperformanceTo enhance the performanceof its optical lens elements,

Nikon employs an exclusivemultilayer lens coating that

helps reduce ghost and flareto a negligible level.

Nikon Super IntegratedCoating achieves a number

of objectives, including min-

imised reflection in the widerwavelength range and superiorcolour balance and reproduc-tion, even with Zoom-NIKKOR

lenses featuring a large num-ber of elements. It is also effec-tive in minimising ghost andflare caused by internal reflec-

tions from the image sensors ofNikon digital SLRs.

Also, Nikon's multilayer

coating process is tailored to

the design of each particularlens. The number of coatingsapplied to each lens element

is carefully calculated tomatch the lens type andglass used, and also to

assure the uniform colour bal-ance that characterisesNIKKOR lenses. This resultsin lenses that meet much

higher standards than therest of the industry.

Nano CrystalCoat

Nano Crystal Coat isan anti-reflective coat-

ing that originated in the devel-opment of NSR-series (NikonStep and Repeat) semicon-ductor manufacturing devices.

It virtually eliminates internallens element reflections acrossa wide range of wavelengths,

and is particularly effective in

reducing ghost and flare pecu-liar to ultra-wideangle lenses.Nano Crystal Coat employs

multiple layers of Nikons out-standing extra-low refractiveindex coating, which features

ultra-fine crystallized particles

of nano size (one nanometer

equals one millionth of a mm).Nikon now proudly marks aworld first by applying thiscoating technology to a wide

range of lenses for use in con-sumer optical products.

Aspherical lenselements

Nikon introduced the firstphotographic lens withaspherical lens elements in

1968. What sets them apart?Aspherical lenses virtuallyeliminate the problem ofcoma and other types of lens

aberration even whenused at the widest aperture.They are particularly useful in

correcting the distortion inwideangle lenses. In addition,use of aspherical lenses con-tributes to a lighter and small-

er lens design.

Nikon employs threetypes of aspherical lense lements .Precision-ground aspherical lens

elements are the finest expres-sion of lens-crafting art,demanding extremely rigorous

production standards. Hybridlenses are made of a specialplastic moulded onto optical

glass. Moulded glass aspher-ical lenses are manufactured

by moulding a unique type ofoptical glass using a special

metal die technique.

Close-RangeCorrection system

The Close-Range Correction(CRC) system is one of

Nikons most important focus-ing innovations, for it providessuperior picture quality atclose focusing distances and

increases the focusing range.With CRC, the lens ele-

ments are configured in afloating element design

wherein each lens groupmoves independently toachieve focusing. This

ensures superior lens per-

formance even when shoot-ing at close distances.

The CRC system is used

in fisheye, wideangle, Micro,and selected medium tele-photo NIKKOR lenses.

Internal Focusing(IF)

Imagine being able to focus alens without it changing in

size. Nikons IF technologyenables just that. All internal

optical movement is limited tothe interior of the nonextend-ing lens bar rel. This allows for

a more compact, lightweightconstruction as well as acloser focusing distance. Inaddition, a smaller and lighter

focusing lens group isemployed to ensure fasterfocusing. The IF system is

featured in most NIKKORtelephoto and selected

NIKKOR zoom lenses.Rear Focusing(RF)

With Nikons Rear Focusing(RF) system, all the lens ele-ments are divided into specif-

ic lens groups, with only the

rear lens group moving forfocusing. This makes autofo-cusing operation smootherand faster.

AF DC-NIKKOR lensesunique NIKKOR lens-

es for unique portraitsAF DC-NIKKOR lenses feature

exclusive Nikon Defocus-image Control technology. Thisallows photographers to control

the degree of spherical aberra-

tion in the foreground or back-ground by rotating the lens DCring. This will create a rounded

out-of-focus blur that is ideal forportrait photography. No otherlenses in the world offer thisspecial technique.

Distance information

D-type and G-type Nikkor

lenses relay subject-to-cam-era distance information to

AF Nikon camera bodies.This then makes possibleadvances like 3D Matrix

Metering and 3D Multi-SensorBalanced Fill-Flash.

Note: D-type and G-type NIKKOR lens-es provide distance information to thefollowing cameras: Auto exposure; F6,F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65,F60, F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA600i, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300,D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 andD40X/D40. Flash control; F6, F5, F100,F90X, F80, F75, F70, D3, D2 series, D1series, D300, D200, D100, D80,

D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40.Silent Wave Motor

Nikons AF-S technology isyet another reason profes-

sional photographers like

NIKKOR telephoto lenses.AF-S NIKKOR lenses featureNikons SWM which convertstravelling waves into rotation-

al energy to focus the optics.This enables high-speed auto-focusing thats extremely accu-rate and super q uiet.

M/A mode

AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature

Nikons exclusive M/A mode,

that allows switching from aut-ofocus to manual operationwith virtually no time lag

even during AF servo opera-tion and regardless of AFmode in use.

Vibration Reduction(VR)

This innovative VR systemminimises image blur caused

by camera shake, and offersthe equivalent of shooting ata shutter speed three stops

(eight times)faster.* Itallows hand-

held shoot-ing at dusk,at night, andeven in poor-

ly lit interiors. The lensystem also detects auically when the photog

pans no special mrequired.

* As determined by Nikon ance tests.

DX NIKKOR

Compact and lightweigNikkor lenses featursmaller image circle ar

cially designed and optfor Nikon D3, D2-serieseries, D300, D200,D100, D70S/D70, D5

D40X/D40 digital SLReras. These are ideal ofor landscape photogra

and others who need toexpansive scenes withDX-format digital SLRs

Note: We do not recommendDX Nikkor with35mm (135) orIX240 formatcameras.

Aspherical lens

: Optical path of normal lens: Optical path of aspherical lens

VR lens

Designed to be the best lenses in the world

Aspherical lens elements Cam for zoom mechanism

CRC (AF 24mm f/2.8D)

IF (AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II)

RF (AF DC 135mm f/2D)

Focusing lens groups

ED glass

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he newest addition toNikons world-class NIKKORlens lineup, the DX NIKKOR

series was developed inresponse to the demands ofprofessional and advancedamateur digital SLR users forhigher optical performance.The popularity of Nikons digitalSLRs has risen significantly,and Nikon has answered withthe kind of innovation youdexpect from a world leader inoptical technology.

Nikon created the DXNIKKOR series to provideNikon DX-format digital SLRowners with greater wideanglecovering power. Mounting a35mm format 14mm widean-gle lens, for example, onto adigital camera would result in apicture angle equivalent to thatof a 21mm lens negating thebenefit of wideangle coverage.DX NIKKOR, the first inter-changeable lenses designedspecifically for use with

Nikon DX-format digitalSLRs, give owners wideangleshooting capability in a com-pact, lightweight package.

Nikon offers nine DXNIKKOR lensesvariousZoom-NIKKOR lenses and

the 10.5mm Fisheyetocover a range of shooting situ-ations. In addition to lenses withpopular zoom ranges, the line-up includes newer zoom lens-es with telephoto ranges thatextend up to 200mm (equiva-lent to 300mm in 35mm for-mat). The 18-200mm lensoffers an astonishing 11.1x

zoom power.

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DX NIKKOR lenses distinguishing features

Frame-filling fisheye lens for exclusiveuse with Nikon digital SLR

Full-frame fisheye images with a pictureangle of 180 (diagonal)

ED glass elements Focuses down to 0.14m/0.46 ft.

Lens construction: 10 elements iClosest focusing: 0.14m/0.46 Picture angle with Nikon DX for(135) format equivalent to 16mmment size: Rear-attachment type Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 63 x Weight: 305g

AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED* e d s C

Ultra-wideangle zoom lens for exclusiveuse with Nikon digital SLR Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet

operation M/A mode for quick switching between

autofocus and manual operation Lightweight and compact design

Wideangle zoom lens for exclusive usewith Nikon digital SLR Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet



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Lens construction: 11 elements iClosest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Picwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 18-36mm Filter att

size: 77mm Hood: HB-23 (proviDimensions: 82.5mm x 90mmW

Lens construction: 14 elements iClosest focusing: 0.36m/1.2 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 25.5-82.5mFilter attachment size: 77mm Ho(provided) Dimensions: 85.5 x 1Weight: 755g

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED* (2.0x)e a i d S M s C

DXNIKKOR Lenses

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED* (3.2x) e a i d S M s C

Affordable wideangle zoom lens for exclu-sive use with Nikon digital SLRs Ultracompact and light (205g) Asp herical lens and ED glass elements Newly developed, comp act SWM Focuses as close as 0.28m/0.9 ft.

Lens construction: 7 elements in Closest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft.Picture angle with Nikon DX forlent to 27-82.5mm in 35mm (13Filter attachment size: 52mm HoDimensions: 70.5 x 74mmWei

Note: We do not recommend use of DXNIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135)or IX240 format cameras.

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Lens construction: 15elements in 13 groupsClosest focusing:0.38m/1.2 ft. Pictureangle with Nikon DXformat: 35mm (135) for-

mat equivalent to 27-105mmFilter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32(provided) Dimensions: 73 x 75.5mmWeight: 390g

Affordable zoom lens with VR forexclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs VR offers the equivalent of a shutter

speed 3 stops faster** Newly developed, compact SWM An ED glass element helps minimise

chromatic aberration Seven-blade rounded diaphrag

** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

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A high-power zoom lens with SWM forexclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet

operation Aspherical lenses and ED glass element Seven-blade rounded diaphragm High-power 7.5x zoom lens

High-power wideangle zoom lens forexclusive use with Nikon digital SLR Aspherical lens and ED glass elements Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet



AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED* (3.8x)e a i d S M s C

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Lens construction: 15elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing:1.1m/3.6 ft.Picture angle with

Nikon DX format: equivalent to 82.5 300mm in 35mm (135) format Filter attach-ment size: 52mm Hood: HB-37Dimensions: 73 x 99.5mmWeight: 335g

Affordable high-power zoom lens forexclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs Ultracompact and light (255g) Two ED glass elements Newly developed, comp act SWM Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

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

Lens construction: 13elements in 9 groupsClosest focusing:0.95m/3.1 ft.Picture angle withNikon DX format: equiv-

alent to 82.5-300mm in 35mm (135) formatFilter attachment size: 52mm Hood: HB-34(provided) Dimensions: 68 x 79mmWeight: 255g

Lens construction: 15elements in 13 groupsClosest focusing:0.45m/1.5 ft. Pictureangle with Nikon DXformat: 35mm (135)

format equivalent to 27-202.5mmFilter attachment size: 67mm Hood: HB-32Dimensions: 73.5 x 86.5mmWeight: 385g

Lens construction: 16elements in 12groups Closest focus-ing: 0.5m/1.6 ft.Picture angle withNikon DX format:equivalent to 27-

300mm in 35mm (135) format Filter attach-

ment size: 72mm Hood: HB-35 (provided)Dimensions: 77 x 96.5mmWeight: 560g

High-power zoom lens with VR ll forexclusive use with Nikon digital SLRs VR ll offers the equivalent of a shutter

speed 4 stops faster** Two ED glass elements Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet

operation

M/A mode for quick switching betweenautofocus and manual operation

Seven-blade rounded diaphragm** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

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

The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.

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

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


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ikon offers over a dozen AFZoom-NIKKOR lenses allof which are outstanding.

The information below willgive you a better idea ofwhich lenses are most suit-able for you.

The most obvious startingpoint when considering a zoomlens is focal length, for that will

determine your range of usage.Need a great standard zoomfor the wideangle to mediumtelephoto range? For greaterwideangle coverage, the 14-24mm, 17-35mm and 18-35mm are favourites of land-scape photographers and oth-ers who need to shoot expan-sive scenes. Then there are themore powerful lenses like the70-300mm or 80-400mm.These are ideal for sports andaction photography, and fortaking shots of people from adistance. And for truly high-power zoom needs, the 24-120mmlens offers 5x ratio. Not

only is this lens versatile, this iscompact as well.

The speed, or maximumaperture that a lens offers isanother crucial factor. There areseveral AF Zoom-NIKKORlenses in the wide, mediumand powerful telephoto rangewith a fast f/2.8 that are sure tofit your demands. The AF-S 14-24mm, AF-S 17-35mm, AF-S24-70mm, AF-S 28-70mmand AF-S VR 70-200mm areall perfectly suited for hand-held shooting in dim light.

Macro focusing is anotherfeature that most AF Zoom-NIKKOR lenses offer. Thoselenses with the highestreproduction ratios are the24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF(1/2),and the VR 7 0-20 0mmf/2.8G IF-ED (1/3.7).

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Ultra-wideangle, high-speed zoom lenswith SWM Fast f/2.8 aperture at 14mm focal length PGM aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-

ments

Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting andflare

Compact SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

Lens construction: 14 elements iClosest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft.24mm focal length) Picture anglDX format: 35mm (135) format 21-36mm Hood: Built-in Dimens131.5mmWeight: 1,000g

Portable ultra-wideangle zoom lens Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements Focuses down to 0.33m/1.1 ft. IF (Internal Focusing) technology Seven-blade rounded diaphragm

Lens construction: 11 elements inClosest focusing: 0.33m/1.1 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 27-52.5mmattachment size: 77mm Hood: H(provided) Dimensions: 82.5 x 8

Weight: 370g

AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED (1.9x) e a i d s

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AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED* (1.7x) e a i d S M s

A high-performance, ultra-wideanglezoom lens with SWM Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements 0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing throughout

zoom range M/A mode for quick switching between

autofocus and manual focus operation Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

Lens construction: 13 elements iClosest focusing: 0.28m/0.9 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 25.5-52.5mattachment size: 77mm Hood: Hvided) Dimensions: 82.5 x 106Weight: 745g

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Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groupsClosest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 36-180mm Filter attachmentsize: 72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided)Dimensions: 77 x 94mmWeight: 575g

High-power wideangle zoom lens featuringSWM and VR system SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF VR operation offers the equivalent of using a

shutter speed 3 stops faster (at 120mm)** High-power 5x zoom lens Two aspherical lenses and two ED glass ele-

ments** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Note: VRoperation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F80, F75, F65, D3,D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50and D40X/D40

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

A high-performance standard zoom lenswith SWM Two ED glass elements and moulded glass

aspherical lens element Superior optical performance M/A mode for quick switching between aut-

ofocus and manual focus operation Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

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

Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing: 0.7m/2.3 ft. (0.5m/1.6ft.at macro setting) Picture angle with NikonDX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to42-105mm Filter attachment size: 77mmHood: HB-19 (provided)Dimensions: 88.5 x 121.5mmWeight: 935g

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* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50,F-401 series, PRONEA600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40,and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.

High-performance standard zoom lens forlandscapes to portraits Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal

length Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio

from 35-85mm Hybrid and moulded-glass aspherical lens

elements Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing: 0.5m/1.6 ft. (0.21m/0.7 ft. at macro setting) Picture angle withNikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equiv-alent to 36-127.5mm Filter attachment size:72mm Hood: HB-25 (provided) Dimensions:

78.5 x 82.5mmWeight: 545g

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

Standard zoom lens with constant f/2.8aperture PGM aspherical lenses and ED glass ele-

ments Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghosting and

flare

Compact SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF M/A mode for quick switching between aut-

ofocus and manual operation Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing: 0.38m/1.2 ft. (at 35-50mm focal length) Picture angle with NikonDX format: 35mm (135) format equivalent to36-105mm Filter attachment size: 77mmHood: HB-40 Dimensions: 83 x 133mmWeight: 900g

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED* (2.9x) e a i d S M s


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Lens construction: 24 elements iClosest focusing: 2m/6.5 ft. Picwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 300-600mm Filter size: 52mm Hood: HK-30 (proviDimensions: 124 365mmWeight: 3,275g

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with Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 120-600mm Filter size: 77mm Hood: HB-24 (proviDimensions: 91 171mmWeig(1,210g without tripod mounting

Lens construction:13 elements in 9groups Closestfocusing: 1.5m/4.9 ft. Picture angle

with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 105-450mm Filter attachmentsize: 62mm Hood: HB-26 (provided)Dimensions: 74 x 116.5mmWeight: 425g

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High-power G-type telephoto zoom lens Nine-blade rounded diaphragm Provides distance information to AF Nikon

cameras

A high-power, high-performance telephotozoom lens with VR II Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed 4

stops faster** Two ED glass elements ensure superior opti-

cal performance M/A mode for quick switching between aut-

ofocus and manual focus operation Nine-blade rounded diaphragm


The AF-S VR supertelephoto 2x zoom lens VR operation offers the equivalent of using a

shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster** Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] and

[ACTIVE] Focus Preset function M/A mode for quick switching between auto-

focus and manual focus operation Four ED glass elements


Note: VRoperation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65,D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70,D50 and D40X/D40

: ED glass elements


AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED* (2x) e i d S M s B

AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G* (4.3x) d s

* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50,F-401 series, PRONEA600i, PRONEA S, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40, and the[P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED* (4.3x) e i d S M s B

AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5x) e d s B

Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groupsClosest focusing: 1.5m/4.9 ft. Picture angle withNikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equivalentto 105-450mm Filter attachment size: 67mmHood: HB-36 Dimensions: 80 x 143.5mmWeight: 745g

Superb telephoto zoom for sports and por-traits High-performance, high-speed, telephoto

zoom lens Holds its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture over

the entire range of focal lengths

Three ED glass elements Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation

AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED (2.5x) e d s

Lenstion:in 1Clos1.8m(1.5

macro setting) Picture angle with Nformat: 35mm (135) format equival300mm Filter attachment size: 77m7 Dimensions:87 x 187mmWeigh

Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lenswith Vibration Reduction VR operation offers the equivalent of using a

shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster* Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is can-

cellable to conserve battery power Panning is automatically detected Three ED glass elements ensure superior

optical performance Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

* As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75,F65, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80,D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40

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Compact, lightweight G-type fast telephotozoom 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**

Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL] and[ACTIVE]

Five ED glass elements** As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75,F65, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80,D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40

Lens construction: 21 elements in 15 groupsClosest focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 105-300mm Filter attachmentsize: 77mm Hood: HB-29 (provided)Dimensions: 87 x 215mm Weight: 1,470g(1,395g without tripod mounting foot)

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED* (2.9x) e i d SM s B


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NormalAFNIKKORLenses

Lens construction: 8 elements in Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 24mm FilterL37C, A2, B2, O56 Hood: BuiDimensions: 63 x 57mmWeigh

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ideangle NIKKOR lens-es are perfect for shoot-

ing in tight indoor areas orwhen taking group shots.Travel, landscape, and com-mercial photography are justa few of the applicationssuited to these lenses. The14mm f/2.8D ED offers thewidest views.

For one of the mostunique perspectives in pho-tography, theres the 16mmfisheye f/2.8D. FeaturingNikons unique Close-RangeCorrection (CRC) system,the lens provides a 180angle of view with consistentpicture quality from all focus-ing d istances.

Normal lenses are socalled because they providea 46 picture angle, for anangle of view that approxi-mates that of the human

eye. They are useful formany applications, fromlandscapes to candid shots.Other advantages includewide maximum apertures.The 50mm f/1.4D isextremely fast, and the50mm f/1.8D is the mostcompact of all AF NIKKORlenses.

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Wideangle and NormalAF NIKKOR lenses distinguishing features

Frame-filling fisheye makes dramaticimages Full-frame fisheye images with a picture angle

of 180(diagonal) Close-Range Correction (CRC) system pro-

vides high performance at both near and farfocusing distances

Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft.

High-performance, ultra-wideangle lens forphoto journalism Hybrid aspherical lens elements and ED

glass element Picture angle with Nikon DX format is equiva-

lent to that of 21mm lens in 35mm (135) format RF (Rear Focusing) system

Versatile ultra-wideangle lens for generalphotography Compact ultra-wideangle lens construction Close-Range Correction (CRC) system 94 picture coverage with edge-to-edge

sharpness

AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D c d s

Lens construction: 14 elements iClosest focusing: 0.2m/0.66 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 21mm Filtersize: Rear-attachment type 27Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 87 x Weight: 670g

AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED e a r d s

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Lens construction: 12 elements iClosest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 30mmFilter attachment size: 62mm HoDimensions: 69 x 42.5mmWei

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Lens constructionin 5 groups Clos0.45m/1.5 ft. Pwith Nikon DX fo

35mm (135) format equivalent toFilter attachment size: 52mm HoDimensions: 63.5 x 39mmWei

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Standard wideangle for general photog-raphy Compact, lightweight wideangle lens 74picture coverage for superlative

flexibility Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft.

Superb wideangle for landscapes orcandids Compact wideangle lens Lightweight construction Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

84 picture coverage with edge-to-edgesharpness

Versatile wideangle ideal for a broadrange of uses Compact, lightweight wideangle lens 62picture coverage Great for travel and candid photography Focuses down to 0.25m/0.85 ft.

Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groupsClosest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Pictureangle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)format equivalent to 42mm Filter attachmentsize: 52mm Hood: HN-2 Dimensions: 65 x44.5mmWeight: 205g

Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groupsClosest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft. Pictureangle with Nikon DX format: 35mm (135)format equivalent to 52.5mm Filter attach-ment size: 52mm Hood: HN-3 Dimensions:64.5 x 43.5mm Weight: 205g

AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D d s

AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D d s

High-performance normal lens High-speed normal lens Great for travel and for shooting full-length

portraits in available light Distortion-free images with superb resolu-

tion and colour rendition Provides high-contrast images even at

maximum aperture

Portable normal lens Compact, affordable normal lens Lightweight (155g) Great depth-of-field control stops down

to f/22 Ideal for close-up photography with an

Auto Extension Ring

Lens construction: 7 elements in Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 75mmFilter attachment size: 52mm HoDimensions: 64.5 x 42.5mmW



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Lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groupsClosest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 36mm Filter attachment size:52mm Hood: HN-1 Dimensions: 64.5 x46mmWeight: 270g

AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D c d s

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ith an array of focallengths from 85mm to

600mm, extraordinary opticsand high-performance autofo-cusing, telephoto AF NIKKORlenses have much to offer anyserious photographer.

NIKKOR telephoto lenses

bearing the AF-S name offerincredibly fast, quiet autofocusoperation, thanks to Nikonsexclusive SWM. Indispen-sable for shooting fast-movingaction, these telephoto lensesdeliver superior autofocusingfor the Nikon F6, F5, F100,F90X, F90, F80, F75, F70, F65,PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i,D3, D2-series, D1-series,D300, D200, D100, D80,D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40cameras, and provide manualfocusing for other Nikon SLRs.

Other AF-S NIKKOR fea-tures include an innovative

M/A control that lets youswitch quickly from automaticto manual focusing modes,ergonomically placed focuslock buttons, and a focusrange limiter that diminishesautofocusing time.

For exceptional portrait pho-tography, try the AF DC-NIKKOR lenses. They offerNikons exclusive Defocus-image Control which allowsyou to adjust the amount offoreground or backgroundblur with a rotating ring. Nine-blade diaphragm built into thelenses creates a rounded out-

of-focus blur that is ideal forportraits.

Nikon also offers AF-STeleconverters designedexclusively for AF-S NIKKORlenses. You can increase thefocal length of NIKKOR tele-photo lens by 1.4x with theTC-14E II, 1.7x with theTC-17E II or 2.0x with theTC-20E II.

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(DC-NIKKOR lenses, AF-S NIKKOR lenses, AF-S Teleconverters)

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Portable medium telephoto ideal for por-traits High-speed telephoto lens RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF

operation Very compact and lightweight Ideal for indoor or outdoor portrait shooting

The fastest NIKKOR telephoto great forindoor portraits High-performance medium telephoto lens Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast AF

operation Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural

Lens construction: 9 elements in Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Pwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attsize: 77mm Hood: HN-31 (ProvDimensions: 80 x 72.5mmWei

Lens construction: 6 elements in Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Pwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 127.5mm Filter attsize: 62mm Hood: HN-23 (ProvDimensions: 71.5 x 58.5mmW

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TelephotoAFNIKKOR Lenses

Standard portrait lens with Defocus-imageControl Fast, medium telephoto lens with Defocus-

image Control Large maximum aperture allows shooting in

dim light Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-

focus elements appear more natural RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AF

operation

Lens construction: 6 elements in Closest focusing: 0.9m/3 ft. Picwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (1equivalent to 157.5mm Filter attsize: 72mm Hood: Built-in Dimen111mmWeight: 640g

AF DC-Nikkor 105mm f/2D r D d s

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: Super ED glass element

: ED glass elements


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A light, compact AF-S telephoto lens High optical performance even with a tele-

converter attached ED glass elements Focuses down to 1.45m/4.8 ft. M/A mode allows rapid switching between

autofocus and manual operation Nine-blade rounded diaphragm

AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED e i d S M s

Lens construction: 10 elements iClosest focusing: 1.45m/4.8 ft.angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 450mm Filtment size: 77mm Hood: Built-in

90 x 222.5mmWeight: 1,440without tripod mounting foot)

Telephoto with SWM and VR for serioussport photographers VR operation offers the equivalent of using a

shutter speed 3 stops faster** ED glass elements Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare

for clear images M/A mode allows rapid switching between

autofocus and manual operation Focus Preset function


Lens construction: 11 elements i

Closest focusing: 2.3m/7.5 ft. (ft. for MF) Picture angle with Nikmat: 35mm (135) format equiva450mm Filter attachment size: 5HK-30 (Provided) Dimensions: App267.5mmWeight: Approx. 2,87

Note: Nano Crystal Coat is applied to

(camera side) of lens surfaces.

AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED* e i d S M s B

High-performance telephoto featuring SWMand VR system VR operation offers the equivalent of using

a shutter speed 3 stops faster** Four ED glass elements including one

Super ED glass Two VR modes are available; [NORMAL]

and [ACTIVE] Focus Preset function Focuses down to 1.9m/6.2 ft.


Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groupsClosest focusing: 1.9m/6.2 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 300mm Filter attachment size:52mm Hood: HK-31 (Provided) Dimensions:124 x 203mmWeight: 2,900g

AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED* e i d S M s B

Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groupsClosest focusing: 1.5m/5 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 270mm Filter attachment size:72mm Hood: Built-in Dimensions: 78.5 x144mmWeight: 760g

AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED e i d s

Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups

Closest focusing: 1.1m/4 ft. Picture anglewith Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) formatequivalent to 202.5mm Filter attachmentsize: 72mm Hood: Built-inDimensions: 79 x 120mmWeight: 815g

High-performance telephoto with Defocus-image Control Fast telephoto lens featuring Defocus-image

Control Large maximum aperture allows shooting in

dim light

Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural

RF (Rear Focusing) technology for fast AFoperation

AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D r D d s

High-performance medium telephoto forsports arenas or concert halls High-performance telephoto lens Perfect for news, sports, action and astro-

nomical photography ED glass element IF (Internal Focusing) technology

AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D Gordon Nash AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED Soenar Chamid

* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401series, PRONEA600i, PRONEAS, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.


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Sophisticated design matches the latestAF-S NIKKOR lenses

Increases the original focal length by 40% Reduces lens aperture by one f-stop Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I

NIKKOR lenses having maximum apertureof f/4 or larger (except AF-S VR Micro105mm f/2.8G IF-ED)

Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)

Lens construction: 5 elements in 5 groupsDimensions: 66 x 24.5mm Weight: 200g

Sophisticated design matches thAF-S NIKKOR lenses

Increases the original focal length Reduces lens aperture by two f- Autofocus possible with AF-S an

NIKKOR lenses having maximumof f/2.8 or larger (exc ept AF-S VR105mm f/2.8G IF-ED)

Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as

Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groupsDimensions: 66 x 55mm Weight: 355g

AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II

AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II

Note:

AF-S Teleconverters

are compatible with A

AF-I NIKKOR lenses

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8

mm f/2.8D IF-ED, 24ED, VR 24-120mm f/

ED, 28-70mm f/2.8D

70-300mm f/14.5-5.6

DX NIKKOR lenses.

Sophisticated d esign matches the latest AF-SNIKKOR lenses

Increase the original focal length by 70% Reduces lens aperture by 1.5 f-stops Autofocus possible with AF-S and AF-I

NIKKOR lenses having maximum apertureof f/2.8 or larger (exc ept AF-S VR Micro105mm f/2.8G IF-ED)

Front Cap BF-3A (can be used as body cap)

Lens construction: 7 elements in 4 groupsDimensions: 66 x 31.5mm Weight: 250g

Powerful supertelephoto with SWM and VR II VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speedfour stops faster**

Tripod mode reduces vibration that mayoccur at shutter release

Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protectiveglass reduce ghosting and flare

Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body Nine-blade rounded diaphragm


Powerful supertelephoto with SWM and VR II VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed

four stops faster** Tripod mode reduces vibration that may

occur at shutter release Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protective

glass reduce ghosting and flare Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body Nine-blade rounded diaphragm


Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groupsClosest focusing: 5.0m/16.4 ft.(4.8m/15.7 ft. in MF) Picture angle withNikon DX format: 35mm (135) format equiv-alent to 900mm Filter attachment size:52mm Hood: HK-34 (provided) Dimensions:166 x 445mmWeight: 5,060g

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

Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing: 4.0m/13.1 ft. (3.85m/12.6ft. in MF) Picture angle with Nikon DX format:35mm (135) format equivalent to 750mm Filterattachment size: 52mm Hood: HK-34 (provided)Dimensions: 139.5 x 391mmWeight: 3,880g

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR* e i d S M s B

High-performance supertelephoto withSWM and VR II VR II offers the equivalent of a shutter speed

four stops faster** Tripod mode reduces vibration that may

occur at shutter release Nano Crystal Coat and meniscus protective

glass reduce ghosting and flare Magnesium alloy ensures lightweight body Nine-blade rounded diaphragm


Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groupsClosest focusing: 2.9m/9.5 ft. (2.8m/9.2 ft. in

MF) Picture angle with Nikon DX format:35mm (135) format equivalent to 600mmFilter attachment size: 52mmHood: HK-33 (provided) Dimensions:159.5 x 368mmWeight: 4,620g

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR* e i d S M s B

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AF-S NIKKOR400mm f/2.8GED VR Danny Ellinger, Foto Natura

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* The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body.G-type NIKKOR is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401series, PRONEA600i, PRONEAS, D3, D2 series, D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40and the [P] and [S] modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are not compatible.


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Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 gfocusing: 0.39m (1.3 ft.) Picture a

Nikon DX format: 35mm (135) folent to 127.5mmWorking distancFilter attachment size: 77mm HooDimensions: 83.5 109.5mmW

* Working distanceis the distathe front of the lens and the subjecable to have a longer free workingclose-up work due to lighting and ssiderations.

Lens cons8 elemen

Closest focusing: 0.219m (8-3/angle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 90mmWortance*: 90.4mm Filter attachmentHood: HN-22 Dimensions: 70 xWeight: 440g

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or close-up photographywithout compromise,

Micro-NIKKOR lenses arethe obvious choice for yourNikon SLR.

Each of the AF Micro-NIKKOR lenses offers f-stops down to f/32, and the

PC Micro-NIKKOR down tof/45; this permits maximumdepth of field, so crucial forclose-up and macro shoot-ing. Plus, Nikons SuperIntegrated Coating andClose-Range Correction sys-tem offer superior opticalperformance and colourreproduction.

The three fixed focallength AF Micro-NIKKORlenses (60mm f/2.8D,105mm f/2.8G IF-ED,

200mm f/4D IF-ED) allowphotographers to shoot 1:1life-size close-ups withoutany accessory.

The PC Micro-NIKKORlenses 85mm f/2.8D isequipped with a tilt/shiftmechanism that lets photog-raphers manipulate imageperspective, distortion andfocus. With 1:2 life-sizemacro capability, this lens isideal for commercial photog-raphers who shoot tabletopproduct photos.

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AF Micro- and PC Micro-NIKKOR lenses distinguishing features

Telephoto Micro lens for close-ups and nature

photography Extremely versatile telephoto lens with long work-ing distance

Close-up to approx. 0.5m/1-5/8 ft. (1:1 reproduc-tion ratio)

26cm working distance for easy close-ups Close-Range Correction (CRC) system Nine-blade rounded diaphragm ED glass elements

The worlds first macro lens equipped withSWM and VR systems Versatile medium telephoto lens for portrait and

detail work Close-up to approx. 0.31m/1 ft. (1:1 reproduc-

tion ratio) Nano Crystal Coat reduces ghost and flare for

clear images Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra quiet AF operation Nikon Vibration Reduction System (VRII) opera-

tion offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed4 stops faster*

* As determined by Nikon performance tests

Nikons most compact Micro lens for close-upand general photography Versatile lens for macro photography Close-up to approx. 0.22m/0.6 ft. (1:1 reproduc-

tion ratio) Close-Range Correction (CRC) system provides

high performance at both near and far focusingdistances

85mm medium telephoto lens with tilt/shiftmechanism and macro capability Wide tilting and shifting range

(tilt: 8.3, shift: 12.4mm) 1/2 life-size macro

shooting capability(at 0.39m/1.3 ft.)

90lens revolvingcapability for versa-tile tilt/shift effects.

Lens construction: 13 elements iClosest focusing: 0.5m (1-5/8 fangle with Nikon DX format: 35format equivalent to 300mmWotance*: 260mm Filter attachmen62mm Hood: HN-30 Dimension193mmWeight: 1,190g

AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D c d s

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED* e s i d S M s B

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Note: The camera's exposure metering and flash control sys-tem do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens,or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.Shifting and/or tilting the lens to a large degree can causesome vignetting. This lens cannot be used with the NikonPRONEAS camera.

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Only thesubjects faceis in focus. (with tilting)

*The G-type NIKKOR has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camerabody. G-type Nikkor is compatible with all exposure modes of the Nikon F6, F5, F100,F80, F75, F65, F60, F55, F50, F-401 series, PRONEA600i, PRONEAS, D3, D2 series,D1 series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70S/D70, D50 and D40X/D40, and the [P] and [S]modes of the F4, F90 series, F70, F-801 series and F-601M. Other cameras are notcompatible.

Lens construction: 14 elements in 1Closest focusing: 0.314m (1 ft.) Piwith Nikon DX format: 35mm (13equivalent to 157.5mmWorking d154mm Filter attachment size: 62HB-38 (provided) Dimensions: 83 Weight: 790g

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*1 Tripod mounting collar is provided.

*2 Compatiblewith AF-Sl enses except

AF-S14- 24mm f/2.8GED, 17-35mm f/

f/2.8GED, VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6GIF

IF-ED, VR70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-EDa

*3 Thecamera's exposuremetering and flas

not work properly when shifting and/or

using an apertureother than the maximu

and/or tilting thelens to al argedegreec

vignetting. This lens cannot beused wit

camera.

1 Usable. Autofocusing is not possible.

2 Usable. Autofocusing is possible.

3 When used at smaller aperturethan f/11

shutter speeds, thereis occasional unev

4 Usable, but thereis occasional vignetting

5 Thereis occasional vignetting. And when

smaller aperturethan f/11 with high shut

thereis occasional uneven exposure.

Not usable.

Usable.

*a Slight vignetting occurs.

*b Vignetting will occur only in certain situ

Note: Lens hood names indicate t

Screw-in, HR for Rubber Screw-in,

HS for Snap-on, and HB for Bayon

AFNIKKOR Lenses

Lens Closest

Lens ConstructionPicture Angle

P ic tu re A ng le w it h M in im um F oc us D is ta nc eMaximum Filter

Lens Case Lens HoodDia. x Length

Weight (g) TC-201 TC-301 TC-14A TC-14B TC-14E II TC-17E II TC-20E II AF-3Max. number

AF-4Max. number

(groups/with 35mm

Ni kon D X f or mat f /St op [ Ma cr o S et ti ng ]Reproduction Ratio Attachment (extension from of HN-36 of HN-37

elements)(135) format

[m (ft.)][Macro Setting] Size (mm) lens mount) (mm) hoods usable hoods usable

DX

AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED 7/10 180 22 0.14 (0.46) 1/5 Rear-attachment type CL-0715 Built-in 63 x 62.5 305 Not usable Not usable

AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED 7/11 99-61 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.3 77 CL-S2 HB-23 82.5 x 90 465 *b 0 0

AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 10/14 79-2850 22 0.36 (1.2) 1/5 77 CL-1120 HB-31 85.5 x 110.5 755 0 0

AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II 5/7 76-2850 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/3.2 52 CL-0715 HB-33 70.5 x 74 205 0 1

AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 13/15 76-2250' 22 0.38 (1.2) 1/6.2 67 CL-0915 HB-32 73 x 75.5 390 0 0

AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 13/15 76-12 22 0.45 (1.5) 1/4.25 67 CL-0915 HB-32 73.5 x 86.5 385

0

1AF-S DX VR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 12/16 768 22 0.5 (1 5/8) 1/4.5 72 CL-1018 HB-35 77 x 96.5 560 0 0

AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED 11/15 2850'-8 22 1.1 (3.6) 1/4.25 52 CL-0918 HB-37 73 x 99.5 335 5 5

AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED 9/13 2850'-8 22 0.95 (3.1) 1/3.5 52 CL-0815 HB-34 68 x 79 255 5 5

Zoom

AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED 11/14 114-84 90-61 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/6.7 CL-M3 Built-in 98 x 131.5 1,000 Not usable Not usable

AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED 10/13 104-62 79-44 22 0.28 (0.9) 1/4.6 77 CL-76 HB-23 82.5 x 106 745 1 1 *b 0 0

AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED 8/11 100-62 76-44 22 0.33 (1.1) 1/6.7 77 CL-S2 HB-23 82.5 x 82.5 370 1 1 *b 0 0

AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 11/15 84-3420 61-2250 22 0.38 (1.2) 1/3.7 77 CL-M3 HB-40 83 x 133 900 *b 0 0

AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 11/15 84-2830' 61-1850 22 0.5 (1.6) [ 0.21 (0.7)] 1/5.9 [1/2] 72 CL-S2 HB-25 78.5 x 82.5 545 1 1 *b 0 0

AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 13/15 84-2030' 61-1320 22 0.5 (1.6) 1/4.8 72 CL-S2 HB-25 77 x 94 575 *b 0 0

AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED 11/15 74-3420' 53-2250 22 0.7 (2.3) [0.5 (1.6)] 1/8.6 [1/5.6] 77 CL-74 HB-19 88.5 x 121.5 935 4 4 *b 0 0

AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED 15/21 3420'-1220' 2250-8 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.1 77 CL-M2 HB-29 87 x 215 1,470 2 2 2 0 2

AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 9/13 3420'-810' 2250-520 32 1.5 (4.9) 1/3.9 62 CL-S4 HB-26 74 x 116.5 425 3 4

AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 12/17 3420'-810' 2250-520 32 1.5 (4.9) 1/4 67 CL-1022 HB-36 80 x 143.5 745 2 4

AF80-200mmf/2.8DED*1 11/16 3010'-1220' 20-8 22 1.8 (6) [1.5 (4.9)] 1/7.1 [1/5.9] 77 CL-M2, CL-43A HB-7 87 x 187 1,300 4 4 1 0 3

AFVR80-400mmf/4.5-5.6DED*1 11/17 3010'-610' 20-4 32 2.3 (7.5) 1/4.8 77 CL-M1 HB-24 91 x 171 1,360 4 2 3

AF-SVR200-400mmf/4GIF-ED*1 17/24 1220'-610' 8-4 32 2 (6.6) 1/3.7 52 CL-L2 HK-30 124 x 365 3,275 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable

Fisheye

AF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8D 5/8 180 107 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/10 Provided CL-0715 Built-in 63 x 57 290 1 1 Not usable Not usableWideangle

AF 14mm f/2.8D ED 12/14 114 90 22 0.2 (0.66) 1/6.7 Rear-attachment type CL-S2 Built-in 87 x 86.5 670 1 1 Not usable Not usable

AF 20mm f/2.8D 9/12 94 70 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/8.3 62 CL-S2 HB-4 69 x 42.5 270 1 1 *a 0 0

AF 24mm f/2.8D 9/9 84 61 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.9 52 CL-0715 HN-1 64.5 x 46 270 1 1 0 1

AF 28mm f/2.8D 6/6 74 53 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/5.6 52 CL-0715 HN-2 65 x 44.5 205 1 1 0 1

AF 35mm f/2D 5/6 62 44 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/4.2 52 CL-0715 HN-3 64.5 x 43.5 205 1 1 1 2

Normal

AF 50mm f/1.4D 6/7 46 3130 16 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.8 52 CL-0715 HR-2 64.5 x 42.5 230 3 3 1 3

AF 50mm f/1.8D 5/6 46 3130 22 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.6 52 CL-0715 HR-2 63.5 x 39 155 1 1 1 3

Telephoto

AF 85mm f/1.4D IF 8/9 2830' 1850 16 0.85 (3) 1/8.8 77 CL-44 HN-31 80 x 72.5 550 1 1 1 3

AF 85mm f/1.8D 6/6 2830' 1850 16 0.85 (3) 1/9.2 62 CL-0815 HN-23 71.5 x 58.5 380 3 5 2 4

AF DC 105mm f/2D 6/6 2320' 1520 16 0.9 (3) 1/7.7 72 CL-S3, CL-38 Built-in 79 x 111 640 1 5

AF DC 135mm f/2D 6/7 18 12 16 1.1 (4) 1/7.1 72 CL-S4, CL-38 Built-in 79 x 120 815 1 1 4

AF 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED 6/8 1340' 9 22 1.5 (5) 1/6.6 72 CL-S4, CL-38 Built-in 78.5 x 144 760 4 4 5 5

AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED 9/13 1220' 8 22 1.9 (6.2) 1/8.1 52 CL-L1 HK-31 124 x 203 2,900 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable

AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED 8/11 810' 520 22 2.2 (7.2) 1/6.4 52 CL-L1 HK-30 124 x 267.5 2,870 2 2 2 Not usable Not usable

AF-S300mmf/4DIF-ED*1 6/10 810' 520 32 1.45 (4.8) 1/3.7 77 CL-M2 Built-in 90 x 222.5 1,440 1 1 2 1 1 *a 2 5

AF-S400mmf/2.8GEDVR*1 11/14 610 4 22 2.8 (9.2) 1/6.3 52 CT-404, CL-L2 HK-33 159.5 x 368 4,620 2 2 2 Not usable Not usableAF-S500mmf/4GEDVR*1 11/14 5 310 22 3.85 (12.6) 1/6.9 52 CT-504, CL-L2 HK-34 139.5 x 391 3,880 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable

AF-S600mmf/4GEDVR*1 12/15 410 240 22 4.8 (15.7) 1/7.4 52 CT-607, CL-L2 HK-35 166 x 445 5,060 2 1 1 Not usable Not usable

Special Purpose

AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D 7/8 3940' 2630 32 0.219 (8 3/4 in.) 1 62 CL-0815 HN-22 70 x 74.5 440 3 3 1 3

AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 12/14 2320' 1520 32 0.314 (1) 1 62 CL-1020 HB-38 83 x 116 790 1 1 1 4 5

AFMicro200mmf/4D IF-ED*1 8/13 1220' 8 32 0.5 (1 5/8) 1 62 CL-M2, CL-45 HN-30 76 x 193 1,190 5 5

PCMicro85mmf/2.8D* 3 5/6 2830' 1850 45 0.39 (1.3) 1/2 77 CL-75 HB-22 83.5 x 109.5 775 1 *b 0 0

AF-S Teleconverters*2

TC-14E II 5/5 CL-0715 66 x 24.5 200

TC-17E II 4/7 CL-0715 66 x 31.5 250

TC-20E II 6/7 CL-0715 66 x 55 355

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Manualfocus Lenses

Closest Dia. xLens Marked Focus Maximum Filter Length Max.

L en s C on st ru ct io n P ic tu re M in im um D is ta nc e R ep ro du c- A tt ac h- L en s C as e L en s ( ex te ns io n W ei gh t T C- T C- T C- T C- A F- 3 n um be r A F( gr ou ps / A ng le f /St op [ Ma cr o t io n R at io m en t Si ze H oo d fr om l en s ( g ) 2 01 3 01 1 4A 1 4B o f H N- 36

elements) Setting] [Macro Setting] (mm) mount) hoods usable [m (ft.)] (mm)

Wideangle

20mmf/2.8* 1 9/12 94 22 0.25 (0.85) 1/8.3 62 CL-0915 HK-14 65 x 42.5 260 1 1 *a

0

24mmf/2.8* 1 9/9 84 22 0.3 (1) 1/8.8 52 CL-0915 HN-1 63 x 46 275 1 1 0

28mmf/2.8*1

8/8 74 22 0.2 (0.7) 1/3.9 52 CL-0815 HN-2 63 x 44.5 250 1 1 0 35mmf/1.4* 1 7/9 62 16 0.3 (1) 1/5.6 52 CL-S2 HN-3 67.5 x 62 400 2 2 0

Normal

50mm f/1.2 6/7 46 16 0.5 (1.7) 1/7.9 52 CL-0915 HS-12, HR-2 68.5 x 47.5 360 1 1 1

50mm f/1.4 6/7 46 16 0.45 (1.5) 1/6.8 52 CL-0815 HS-9, HR-1 63 x 40 250 2 2 1

Special Purpose

PCMicro85mmf/2.8D*1, *2 5/6 2830' 45 0.39 (1.3) 1/2 77 CL-75 HB-22 83.5 x 109.5 775 1 *b 0

Micro55mmf/2.8*1 5/6 43 32 0.25 (0.9) 1/2 52 CL-0915 HN-3 63.5 x 62 290 1 1 1

Micro105mmf/2.8*1 9/10 2320' 32 0.41 (1.34) 1/2 52 CL-1018, CL-38*3 HS-14 66.5 x 83.5 515 1 1 3

Lens construction: 7 elements in Closest focusing: 0.5m/1.7 ft.Picture angle: 46Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HS-12, HR-2Dimensions: 68.5 x 47.5mmWeight: 360g

Ultra-fast f1.2 aperture normal lens High-speed normal lens High-contrast, sharp images even at maximum

aperture Ideal for candids, scenics, and available-light

shooting

Nikkor 50mm f/1.2

Lens construction: 7 elements in

Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.Picture angle: 46Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HS-9, HR-1Dimensions: 63 x 40mmWeight: 250g

High-performance normal lens

High-speed normal lens Distortion-free images with superb resolution Great for travel and for shooting full-length

portraits in available light

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4

Lens construction: 6 elements in Closest focusing: 0.25m/0.9 ft.Picture angle: 43Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HN-3Dimensions: 63.5 x 62mmWeight: 290g

Superb normal Macro lens with 1/2 maximumreproduction ratio Versatile lens for macro photography Close-up to approx. 0.25m/0.9 ft.

(1:2 reproduction ratio) Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8

Lens construction: 10 elements iClosest focusing: 0.41m/1.34 Picture angle: 2320Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HS-14 (provided)Dimensions: 66.5 x 83.5mmWeight: 515g

Medium telephoto with macro close-upcapability Versatile medium telephoto lens for close-up

and candid p hotography Close-up to approx. 0.41m/1.34 ft.

(1:2 reproduction ratio) Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8

Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groupsClosest focusing: 0.25m/0.85 ft.Picture angle: 94Filter attachment size: 62mmHood: HK-14Dimensions: 65 x 42.5mmWeight: 260g

Versatile ultra-wideangle lens for general pho-tography Compact, ultra-wideangle lens construction 94picture angle with edge-to-edge sharpness Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Nikkor 20mm f/2.8

Lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groupsClosest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft.Picture angle: 84Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HN-1Dimensions: 63 x 46mmWeight: 275g

Superb wideangle for landscapes or candids Compact wideangle lens 84picture angle with edge-to-edge sharpness Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Nikkor 24mm f/2.8

Lens construction: 8 elements in 8 groupsClosest focusing: 0.2m/0.7 ft.Picture angle: 74Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HN-2Dimensions: 63 x 44.5mm

Weight: 250g

Standard wideangle for general photography Compact, lightweight wideangle lens 74pic ture angle for superlative flexibility Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Nikkor 28mm f/2.8

Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groupsClosest focusing: 0.3m/1 ft.Picture angle: 62Filter attachment size: 52mmHood: HN-3Dimensions: 67.5 x 62mmWeight: 400g

Superior image quality with a wide apertureof f/1.4 High-speed wideangle lens High-contrast, sharp images even at maximum

aperture Close-Range Correction (CRC) system

Nikkor 35mm f/1.4

*1 Features Close-RangeCorrection (CRC) system.

*2 Thecamera's exposuremetering and flash control system do not work properlywhen shifting and/or tilting thelens, or when using an aperture other than the

maximum aperture. Shifting and/or tilting thel ens to alarge degreecan causesomevignetting. This lens cannot beused with the Nikon PRONEAS camera.

*3 With aPN-11 ring. 1 Usable.

2 When used at smaller aperturethan f/11 with hi gh shut-ter speeds, thereis occasional uneven exposure.

Not usable.

Usable.

*a Slight vignetting o

*b Vignetting will occcertain situations.

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Close-up AccessoriesAuto Extension Rings PK and PNCompact, lightweight and easy toattach, these rings PK-11A, PK-12,PK-13 and PN-11 offer a wide range

of reproduction ratios. They fit betweenthe camera body and lens either isolat-ed or in combination.

Tripod MountingSpacerAH-5 for the PC Micro-Nikkor85mm f/2.8DWhen using a tripod with the PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D, the AH-5 providesspace between the camera body andtripod for smoother tilt/shift operation.

Photographic Attachmentfor Fieldscope

This attachment lets you transformNikon Fieldscopes III/III A/EDIII/EDIII A

into an 800mm f/12.8 (1,000mm f/13.3with the ED78/ED78A/ED82/ED82A)supertelephoto lens.

Fieldscope Digital SLR Camera AttachmentFSA-L1Transform your Fieldscope into a1,200mm* or 1,500mm* super-telepho-to lens for Nikon SLR cameras andtake spectacular close-up images.

* 35mm-format equivalent

Lens HoodsLens hoods minimise stray light, help-ing reduce flare and eliminate ghostimages; they also protect the lens.

Lens CapsMade of hard plastic, metal othese caps protect the frontportions of the lens frosmudges and scratches.

Front lens caps are availablelowing attachment sizes58mm, 62mm, 72mm, 77mm95mm, 108mm. Rear Lens Ccompatible with all lenses.

Lens StrapThe Lens Strap LN-1 adjustable for carrying varphoto lenses, even large, hecomfortably on a shoulder.

Lens CasesNikon lens cases keep your fcal equipment safe from dusness and shocks.

Cylindrical Case (CL): The some black leatherette finishplemented by soft, plush liniTrunk Case (CT): A duracase is supplied with largincluding fast supertelephotoSoft Pouch (CL-S2~S4/M1/L2): Accommodates a variees of different focal lengths.

The maximum aper-ture of the lens can determine how

and in what lighting situations you canshoot. Aperture value is indicated by f-number which can be expressed in var-ious ways: f/8, F8 and 1:8, for example,all refer to the same effective aperture.

Lenses with large maximum apertures

(smaller f-numbers) are fast lenses thatallow photographers to use faster shutterspeeds in dim light. This minimises theneed for a tripod or flash, allows greaterdepth-of-field control (see below) andoffers a brighter image through the lensfinder for easier focusing.

Lenses with smaller maximum aper-

tures (larger f-numbers) allow the use oflower shutter speeds for available lightbut are also lighter and smaller thanfaster lenses. Nikon offers someNIKKOR lenses with equal focallengths, but different maximum aper-tures to give you a variety from whic h to

choose.

This term refers to theareas of the photograph both in frontof and behind the main subject thatare acceptably sharp. You can adjustdepth of field by adjusting the lensaperture. The smaller the aperture(larger f-number) gives you a greaterdepth of field. This means that shootingat larger apertures like f/1.8 will makethe background appear blurred, whileusing small apertures like f/16 or f/22

will result in a picture wheremuch of the scene is insharp focus.

Focal length is also impor-tant, for the depth of fielddecreases as the lens focallength increases. Thus,wideangle lenses offer inher-ently more depth of field along theentire focal length while telephoto lens-es have less.

Selecting which lens to purchase is one of the most important decisionsyou can make as a photographer, for the lens often determines both what and how you can shoot.

Below, weve outlined a range of technical factors to considerwhen searching for the lens thats right for you.

Choosing the right lens some points to consider

Picture angle refers to theview or image area the lens provides,and different picture angles can dra-matically affect the way you view theworld through your lens.

Basically, it is the focal length of thelens that determines the picture angle

the shorter the focal length, the wid er

the picture angle and the smaller theimage size. A longer focal lengthmeans a narrower picture angle andlarger image size. For example, a50mm normal lens is so called becauseit gives a 46 picture angle in 35mm(135) format for images that are about thesame size with that of the human eye.

Accordingly, wideangle lenses offerbroader views and are the favouritelenses of landscape photographers andthose who shoot in tight interior spaces.Telephoto lenses pull in distant subjectsand scenes, for a narrower pictureangle that can provide dramatic close-ups for many types of photography.

Perspective is a phenomenonthat is easier to understand by examplethan explanation and is wholly deter-mined by the camera-to-subject dis-tance (see photos, above).

In short, perspective is the relative

size and depth of subjects within a pic-ture; that is, how far the foreground andbackground appear to be separatedfrom each other. If foreground objectsappear much larger than those in thebackground which occurs when

using wideangle lenses this is calledexaggerated perspective.

Understanding the different perspec-tives offered by d ifferent lenses will helpin choosing which lens to use to createcertain photographic effects.

Picture angle

Perspective

Maximum aperture(f-number)

Depth of field

16mm 20mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm

105mm 135mm 180mm 210mm 300mm 600mm

20mm 50mm 200mm 400mm

Great depth of field(f/16)

Shallow depth of field (f/2.8)

ACCessoriesfor NIKKOR Lenses

CL-M1CL-M2

CL-L1

C L- S2 C L- S3 C L- S4 CL-L2

CT-F1

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