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Quick answer
The Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S is a standard macro lens covering 55mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S: a macro lens with a 55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 290 g
- Length
- 70 mm
- Diameter
- 63.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S?
At 55mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 55mm | 36.2° | 42.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 83mm | 24.6° | 29.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S?
It is a fixed 55mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 55mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 83mm on full frame, with a 24.6° horizontal and 29.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
