Nikon Nikon F Macro

PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D

85mm
f/2.8
Macro
635 g
Min focus 0.39 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D is a short telephoto macro lens covering 85mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 85mm f/2.8 macro lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2008
Optical construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.39 m
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 635 g
Length: 107 mm
Diameter: 83.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D?

At 85mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

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	85mm	23.9°	28.6°
APS-C	1.5x	128mm	16.1°	19.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.