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NEW Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D Tilt-Shift Lens - $899 (Vacaville)
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Sells new at B&H photo for $1976, These are rare and hard to find as they are no longer in production.
The sell used on the web $550 - $900 depending on condition.
Mine is NEW, MINT, Never used, asking $899
The Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D is a specialized manual focus lens for F-mount DSLR cameras. Its tilt-shift and macro functions make it an ideal tool for specialized tasks like architectural, product, and landscape photography, as well as creative close-ups.
Key features
Tilt-shift controls: The lens features manual controls for precise adjustments to perspective and focus.
Tilt: Up to ±8.5° of tilt can be used to control the plane of focus, a technique based on the Scheimpflug principle. This allows you to extend the depth of field across a specific area without stopping down the aperture.
Shift: A shift range of ±11.5mm helps correct perspective distortion. It is most often used in architectural photography to make buildings appear straight by preventing converging lines.
Rotation: The lens can rotate ±90° in 30° increments, giving you flexibility to apply tilt and shift movements on any axis.
Micro capability: In addition to its perspective controls, the lens is also a macro optic, with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2. It has a minimum focusing distance of 1.3 feet (39 cm), making it excellent for close-up shots.
Premium optics: The lens's construction is designed for superb image quality across the entire frame.
Nano Crystal Coat: Minimizes flare and ghosting by reducing internal reflections.
Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Another lens coating technology that further reduces flare and ghosting while enhancing color accuracy.
Close Range Correction (CRC): A system that ensures consistent image quality at close focusing distances.
Manual focus: The 85mm f/2.8D is a manual-focus-only lens. This allows for the precise focus control needed for tilt-shift and macro applications.
Electromagnetic diaphragm (on some bodies): On compatible Nikon DSLRs, such as the D3, D700, and D300, the lens supports automatic aperture control via an electromagnetic diaphragm.
Best use cases
The Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D is designed for advanced photographers who require specialized controls for specific types of photography.
Architectural photography: To correct converging vertical lines.
Product and tabletop photography: For controlling the plane of focus to ensure an entire product is sharp, or for creative effects.
Macro and close-up photography: The 1:2 macro magnification, combined with tilt movements, allows for unique depth-of-field effects on close-up subjects.
Landscape photography: To manipulate the focus plane and ensure sharp focus from a nearby foreground to a distant background.