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Nomenclature

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Focusing

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Reproduction ratio

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Depth

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Determining exposure

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Tips on close-up photography

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Tips on lens care

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Features/Specifications

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Depth-of-field tables

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Close-up tables

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FOREWORD

An updated version of Nikon's reknown close-focusing lens, the

Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 features a larger maximum aperture. Thus,

the image in the viewfinder is brighter and it's easier to focus when

the light gets dim or extension rings or a bellows unit are attached.

It has a modified Gauss-type optical design of six elements in five

groups and incorporates a floating element system in the rear lens

group for improved performance. In fact, this lens produces excel-

lent image quality at high magnification ratios as well as normal

shooting distances, because definition and distortion-correction

remain virtually unchanged over the entire focusing range. Nikon's

multilayer coating on air-to-glass surfaces also provides significant

gain in image contrast and minimum flare at wide apertures. With a

built-in dual-helical system, the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 focuses

continuously from infinity down to a reproduction ratio of 1:2

with the lens focusing,

ring.

And by attaching the optional PK-13

Ring or TC-201 Teleconverter, it goes from 1/2 reproduction ratio

down to 1:1 (lifesize).

MOUNTING THE LENS

Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount,

aligning the mounting indexes on the camera and the

lens.

Twist the lens counterclockwise until it clicks

into place.

To remove, depress the lens release button on the

camera and twist the lens clockwise.

Notes:

1) When mounting the lens on a camera with a lift-up meter

coupling lever (Al type), make sure that the camera's meter

coupling lever is correctly positioned; when mounting on

a camera without this lever (non-Al type), conventiona

"manual"

maximum aperture indexing is required. In both f>

cases, refer to the camera's instruction manual.

•2) When the lens is used with the Nikon F-401/N4004*, the

camera meter coupling function does not operate and the

exposure indicator LEDs do not appear.

*The Nikon N4004 is sold exclusively in the

U.S.A.

FOCUSING

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Thanks to its fully automatic diaphragm, the Micro-

Nikkor can be focused with maximum image bright-

ness on the screen throughout the entire focusing

range.

The depth of field is also minimized at maxi-

mum aperture, so that the image snaps in and out of

focus rapidly and distinctly.

To focus, turn the focusing ring until the image on

the focusing screen-appears sharp and crisp. Thanks

to the internal dual-helical system, the Micro-Nikkor

focuses continuously from infinity to 9-13/16 inches

(25cm) at a reproduction ratio of 1:2.

Recommended Focusing Screens

Various interchangeable focusing screens are

available for F3- and F2-series cameras to suit

any type of lens or picture-taking situation.

Those which are recommended for use with

your lens are listed below. For screens used

with Nikon cameras other than F3- and F2-

series cameras

(e.g.,

Nikon FA, FE2, FM2 and

FE),

refer to the column for F3-series cameras.

For the K2, B2 and E2 focusing screens, refer

to the columns on the K, B and E screens,

respectively. For details, also refer to the spe-

cific focusing screen's instruction sheet.

A/L¥|C"

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When the TC-201 or TC-200 teleconverter is at-

tached to this lens, use the following table:

• When the TC-14A teleconverteris attached to this

lens,

use the following table:

A/L BCD E Gl GZ G3 G4 Ht H2 H3JH4 J K/PM^J^^

*The

TC-301,

TC-300, TC-14B or TC-14 telecon-

verter cannot be used with this lens.

• = Acceptable focusing

The image is brilliant from edge to edge, but the

center area (range-finder, microprism or cross-

hair) is dim. Focus on the surrounding matte

area.

O = Acceptable focusing

Slight vignetting (or moire phenomenon, in the

case of the microprism) affects the screen image.

The image on the

film,

however, shows no trace

of this.

E3

= Exposure measurement not possible.

( )= Indicates degree of exposure compensation.

Blank means not usable.

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Reproduction ratio is the relation

of the image size to be recorded on

the film to the subject size. For ex-

ample,

if the image on the focusing

screen is one-fifth the size of the

subject, the reproduction ratio is 1:5,

and this is indicated on the reproduc-

tion ratio scale on the focusing ring

by the figure 5.

Focusing at predetermined reproduction ratio

In front of the distance scale are two reproduction

ratio scales engraved in orange. The inner scale with

figures from 1:10 to 1:2 represents values obtained

when the lens is used alone, while the outer scale with

figures from 1:2 to 1:1 represents values obtained

with the PK-I3

ring.

Using either of these scales,

you can photograph a subject at a predetermined

reproduction ratio without any complex calcu-

lation.

To photograph a subject at 1:5 reproduction

ratio,

for example, just turn the focusing ring so that

the figure 5 on the reproduction ratio scale aligns

with the white distance indicator line. Aim the

camera at the subject and move it toward or away

from the subject until the image on the focusing

screen is sharp and crisp.

Depth of field

The Micro-Nikkor permits depth-of-field preview.

Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera

body and the lens will stop down to the preselected

aperture to allow you to see how much background

or foreground is in focus.

Depth of field can also be observed by reading the

color-coded scale engraved on the lens barrel. The

pairs of colored lines on either side of the white

indi-

cator line correspond to f/numbers of the same color.

At close distances so little is in focus that the depth-

of-field tables on pages 24—25 are more useful.

To avoid camera shake, close-up pho-

tography poses several problems not

encountered in general photography.

One of these is sensitivity to vibra-

tion:

the magnification of the image

on the film makes even slight image

displacement prominent and results

in a blurred image. Therefore, for

best results, mount the camera on a

tripod or on rigid supports, and use a

cable release to trip the shutter.

At extremely close working distances,

depth of field decreases to the actual

focused distance. This can be partially

compensated for by stopping down

the lens. But at very close distances

an extremely narrow depth of field is

inevitable. Careful placement of the

subject, if it has depth, will be neces-

sary to ensure that the important sur-

faces will be in the same zone of

sharpness.

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DETERMINING EXPOSURE

Al

non-AI

*non-AI

non-AI

PK-I1A.12,13, and

TC-201,200, 14A

PK-1,2,

3

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B—1

Full aperture

Stop-down

Full aperture

Stop-down

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aperture i

combination, conventional "manual"

ndexing is required.

With built-in TTL meter

The Micro-Nikkor has an automatic diaphragm and

a set of click-stop aperture settings ranging from f/2.8

to f/32. The Micro-Nikkor couples fully to the

thru-

the-lens meter. of any F/F2 Nikon Photomic or

other Nikon/Nikkormat camera for full aperture ex-

posure measurement over the entire range of aperture

settings. Note that when this lens is used with non-AI

cameras, "manual" maximum aperture indexing is

required.

When close-up attachments such as a PK ring or

bel-

lows are used, the exposure measurement method is

shown in the table on the left. When the lens is

mounted in the reverse position, the stop-down

method should be used.

See the instruction manual supplied with your camera

or Photomic viewfinder for details.

Caution:

1) When the stop-down method is used at small apertures,

a finder eyecup should be attached to the finder eyepiece

to ensure complete exclusion of stray light.

2) When the lens is used with the Nikon F-401/N4004, the

camera meter coupling function does not operate and the

exposure indicator LEDs do not appear.

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