Quick answer
The Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 120mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 120mm f/4 short-telephoto prime lens, the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 120mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 890 g
- Length
- 150 mm
- Diameter
- 98 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4?
At 120mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 120mm | 17.1° | 20.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4?
It is a fixed 120mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 120mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 180mm on full frame, with a 11.4° horizontal and 13.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 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.
