Nikon 55mm f3.5

Inspector’s condition notes

Lens in like-new condition. Comes with a genuine Nikon PK-3 macro extension tube, which allows this macro lens to reach 1:1 magnification (maximum detail). Without it, the maximum is 1/2. The optical elements are flawless — no scratches. Focus and aperture operate as smoothly as on a new lens. Internal parts are tight and solid, with no internal movement or rattling. The exterior body looks like new, though there are 2-3 small areas of paint loss or fine scratches along the edges of the lens barrel, focus ring, or aperture ring (you have to look closely to spot them).

How this lens renders

Compared to the 55mm with the same specifications, the standout strength of this Micro-Nikkor is its sharpness. This lens replicates the Xenotar optical design that Zenji Wakimoto developed back in 1956, achieving a level of sharpness that's hard to come by. Wide open at f/3.5, it's sharp right from the start without needing to stop down, and going up to f/8, it captures detail even more solidly—at a level that handles high-resolution bodies like the D800 with ease. The bokeh on this lens dissolves the background softly and helps push three-dimensional depth into the image. It's considered softer than the later 55mm f/2.8 AI-S version. Although some may view the bokeh as middling, the overall image rendering remains distinctive. With its identity as a sharp, solidly built macro manual focus lens with excellent build quality, this lens is well-suited for those who prioritize detail work, close-up shooting, or use it as a trusted standard lens. A practical choice that's truly worth collecting.

In the box

ฝาหน้าแท้ ฝาหลังแท้ พร้อม Macro Extension PK-3 Nikon

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