
Review Summary
2007-05-12T21:00:00
Manual everything. The tilt and shift functions of this lens are a lot of fun -- two different knobs. The focus is very much tuned for macro and photographing wide-open between 15 and 30 feet can be hard. However, landscapes end up being very good with the ability to twist and turn the DoF however you wish.
DEREK W.
5 Groups / 6 Elements
28° 30
2.8-45
1.3 feet
1:2
77mm
3.3 x 4.3 inches
27.2 oz
Wide tilting and shifting range (Tilt= +/- 8 Deg. Shift= +/- 12.4mm)
+/- 90° lens revolving capability for versatile tilt/shift effects.





Very sharp and fun lens
By DEREK W.
Manual everything. The tilt and shift functions of this lens are a lot of fun -- two different knobs. The focus is very much tuned for macro and photographing wide-open between 15 and 30 feet can be hard. However, landscapes end up being very good with the ability to twist and turn the DoF however you wish.
PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D is equipped with a tilt/shift mechanism that allows photographers the flexibility to manipulate image perspective, distortion and focus.
The lens, which offers 1:2 life-size macro capability, is ideal for commercial photographers who shoot tabletop product photos - especially useful with Nikon'sProfessional Digital SLR's (the lens' effective coverage will be equivalent to using a 127.5mm on 35mm [135] film format). Other important features include Nikon's Super Integrated Coating and Close-Range Correction system for outstanding optical performance and superior colour reproduction.