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    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S

    4.7
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.6
    Focal Length
    55mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-32
    Mount
    Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    Weight
    290g
    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. Weights 290 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 62 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 32 months of tracked sales — pay around the $119.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $119.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $194.00
    All-time low
    $12.00
    Latest sale
    $115.00

    Best deals

    1187 of 2359 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $119.00 fair value.

    • Mar 3, 2025$12.00$-107.00 / typical
    • Mar 3, 2025$13.00$-106.00 / typical
    • Oct 26, 2024$21.00$-98.00 / typical
    • Dec 10, 2024$21.00$-98.00 / typical
    • Oct 26, 2024$22.00$-97.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length55mm
    Aperturef/2.8-32
    Min Focus Distance0.25m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight290g
    Length62mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountNikon DX, Nikon FX
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Paul Bauer4.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S?

    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/32, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 290g.

    What mount is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S compatible with?

    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S typically sells for around $12.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S a good lens?

    Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AI-S?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 Z, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 D.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.7
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.6/5
    Bokeh4.6/5
    Usability4.3/5
    Based on 8 reviewers

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