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Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AI-s : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AI-s

The Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AI-s is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1979 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 300 €;

31 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	55 mm
Angle of view	43°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 5 groups
Min. focus distance	0.22 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.5x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	52 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	290 g
Dimensions	63.5 x 70mm mm
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Reviews

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Airy

sent on December 27, 2023

Pros: Sharpness, low aberrations, pleasant bokeh

Cons: does not work well against the light

Opinion: A very good lens, allround. In the eighties, it was regarded as a valid alternative to the conventional fifties, and considered sharper than most. Nowadays, many fifties can compete, or simply outclass it, e.g. the Zeiss 50/2 (Milvus version). Still, it is a good match for high resolution sensors, up to D800 (36 Mpixel). Unlike some (not all) previous Micro Nikkors, the resolution remains high at long distances. As a walk-around lens, it is quite useful despite the rather dark viewfinder image, though preferrable to entry level zooms. The recessed front lens makes a hood superfluous in most cases. The only significant drawback is, it does not work well against bright light, as the contrast drops; on the other hand, this lens is not prone to ghosting. While not APO, shooting shiny objects at short distance delivers acceptable results, with little fringing. On the whole, a very good buy but before buying, check the aperture blades - some owners complain about oil smear. I never encountered that problem.

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Sonomoha

sent on July 28, 2024

Pros: quality of construction.

Cons: Half Macro Ratio

Opinion: A great lens. Light, precise and sharp. Like its predecessor 55mm f/3.5 AI, it only lacks the 1:2 reproduction ratio which requires the use of an additional ring to have a 1:1 reproduction. Both are also great from the widest aperture for photographing human subjects. For macro, they're great at f8 without the ring. Above f/8, it takes more effort to create a background with soft blur.

Dinofer

sent on December 27, 2023

Pros: Very simple, it's probably the best optics ever built.

Cons: Nothing.

Opinion: Optical of superlative quality even if dated and out of production for a long time. Manual focus may be an inconvenience for some, but it's worth owning in the kit. I used it for about 20 years with excellent results then, switching to digital, I abandoned it, always regretting it. Very manoeuvrable and light, it remains a milestone in its field.

Gian Carlo F

sent on October 21, 2023

Pros: Sharpness, neutral colours, good contrast, lightness and compactness

Cons: Danger of gluing diaphragm blades

Opinion: Currently I have two macros, this one and the 105mm/4 AI, they are both excellent and ideal for my needs. These Nikkor AI/AIS are beautiful and, in my humble opinion, have an exceptional level of build and optical quality. This 55mm can be used in full range, even for infinite shooting, for those who want an even more specialized 55mm for macro I also recommend the f3.5 version. A piece of advice for those who have it: the example I bought in the 80s gave me twice the problem of oil in the blades of the diaphragm, it is advisable to put it at rest with the front lens facing downwards, this does not give me problems.

user164243

sent on October 20, 2023

Pros: Quality, quality, sharpness and tonal smoothness

Cons: I can't find any

Opinion: I had the opportunity to buy back this lens (with the PK-13) that I had owned in the 80s and honestly in analog it had not made me tear my hair out at the time; Good optics but not as sharp and crisp as the noble 105 micro. Today I took it again mainly because I'm exhuming the analog kit but I also wanted to test it with DSLRs and... A whole new world opened up to me. I'm doing still life test mainly but honestly I didn't remember it so good... Neutral and pastel colors, full but not closed blacks, sharpness that you feel like you can touch the object with your hands. There are 2 cases: either I have "matured" over the years, or I had a model that was not exactly perfect in the 80s but today this lens that has been firmly fixed for a month on the various SLRs, I will not give it away for any reason.

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