Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the two new PC-E NIKKOR Perspective Control lenses, with tilt/shift function, for digital and 35mm-fomat film SLRs – the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D. Together with the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED, released in February 2008, the PC-E NIKKOR series now covers a range extending from 24mm wide-angle to medium telephoto 85mm.
The PC-E NIKKOR lens series features a tilt/shift mechanism that provides extraordinary control over the relationship between the optical axis of the lens and the image plane, thereby enabling Perspective Control. This function proves particularly valuable for specialized professional users such as architecture and product photographers.
Incorporating an electromagnetic diaphragm, these lenses provide auto aperture control when used with D3, D700 and D300 digital SLR cameras for improved operability. Furthermore, Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flare to provide sharper, more vivid images. This contributes to the superior optical performance of these lenses to realize the outstanding image quality for which NIKKOR interchangeable lenses are renowned.
Note: `PC` in the lens name stands for Perspective Control.
Perspective control with tilt/shift function
All PC-E NIKKOR lens with Perspective Control capability incorporate a special tilt/shift mechanism. The shift mechanism enables the lens to be moved parallel to the image plane, so that subjects such as a tall building can be captured faithfully, without the upper part appearing to tilt backward and become thinner. The tilt mechanism changes the orthogonal relationship between the optical axis of the lens and the image plane, allowing you to control the focused area. In landscape photography, you can achieve a focus throughout the entire subject plane from near to distant. You can also achieve focus on a specific part of the subject for emphasis. In actual shooting situations, the shift and tilt mechanisms are used together to adjust perspective, distortion of the subject, and focus area.
All PC-E NIKKOR lens with Perspective Control capability incorporate a special tilt/shift mechanism. The shift mechanism enables the lens to be moved parallel to the image plane, so that subjects such as a tall building can be captured faithfully, without the upper part appearing to tilt backward and become thinner. The tilt mechanism changes the orthogonal relationship between the optical axis of the lens and the image plane, allowing you to control the focused area. In landscape photography, you can achieve a focus throughout the entire subject plane from near to distant. You can also achieve focus on a specific part of the subject for emphasis. In actual shooting situations, the shift and tilt mechanisms are used together to adjust perspective, distortion of the subject, and focus area.
Main Features
- Wide shifting and tilting range (shift: ±11.5 mm; tilt: ±8.5°)
- ±90° lens revolving capability for versatile tilt/shift effects
- Maximum reproduction ratio of 1/2
- OnOne ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration
- Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections, effectively reducing ghosting and flare
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare span>
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements
- Lens aperture can be preset by using aperture ring and aperture stop-down button
- With the Nikon D3, D700 and D300, auto aperture control with electromagnetic diaphragm is possible
- Dust and moisture-resistant for reliable use even in harsh shooting situation
SpSpecifications
| Lens construction |  | 9 elements in 8 groups (with one ED glass element and Nano Crystal Coat) |
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| Picture angle | | 51° (maximum 66 ° when fully shifted) |
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| Focal-length scale | | NA |
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| Number of diaphragm blades | | 9 (rounded) |
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| Diaphragm | | Electrically automatic/One-touch preset aperture operation |
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| Minimum f/stop | | 32 |
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| Lens movement | | Shift and tilt movement at right angles (the two operations can be modified for a surcharge, to move in the same [parallel] direction. The shift lock release knob can also be changed for a larger one, but the changed knob may affect mounting the lens to the camera or lens operation.) Maximum shift amount: ±11.5mm Maximum tilt amount:±8.5° |
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| Lens rotation | | 90° right and left (click-stop for each 30° step) |
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| Closest focusing distance | | 0.253 m (0.83 ft.) |
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| Maximum reproduction ratio | | 0.5x |
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| Zoom control | | NA |
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| Macro focusing | | NA |
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| Focus-limit switch | | NA |
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| M/A mode | | NA |
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| A-M mode switch | | NA |
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| Focus lock button | | NA |
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| Wight (approx.) | | 740 g/26.1 oz. |
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| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | | 82.5 x 112 mm/3.2 x 4.4 in. |
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| Lens cap | | Snap-on |
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| Lens hood | | HB-43 |
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| Lens case | | CL-1120 |
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| Tripod collar | | NA |
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| External front filter attachment frame | | Does not rotate |
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| External front filter | | 77 mm |
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| Slip-on filter | | NA |
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| Built-in/rear filte | | NA |
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| Circular polarizing filter II | | NA |
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| Infrared compensation scale | | NA |
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| Supplied accessories | | 77mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-77, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-43, Flexible lens pouch CL-1120 |
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| Optional accessories | | 77 mm screw-in filters |
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| Aperture ring | | Does have |
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| Distance scale | | Does have |
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| Note: These lenses can be used with the D3, D700 and D300 without any limitation; and 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 | ||
