Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3)
Optical design
Average brightness in this league Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 245 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 64 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 17 months of tracked sales — pay around the $71.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
363 of 715 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $71.00 fair value.
- Jan 10, 2025$9.00$-62.00 / typical
- Dec 28, 2024$11.00$-60.00 / typical
- Nov 4, 2024$17.00$-54.00 / typical
- Mar 10, 2025$19.00$-52.00 / typical
- Dec 28, 2024$20.00$-51.00 / typical
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legendary 55mm micro nikkor The 55mm AIS Micro Nikkor lens is legendary for it's sharpness at every aperture. It has long been used as a standard to judge others lenses that followed it. As most all AIS lenses, it's built like a tank and with normal care is meant to last a lifetime. It can be used as a everyday carry normal lens, but it's real strengths are it's close focus ability. It's not considered fast at F2.8 but when using it in a close focus macro range DOF is thin and the 2.8 is appreciated. My purpose for my purchase is to use it for close focus portraits in mostly B&W on film to produce prints. My copy of the lens is in very good condition and I have no doubt it will perform to my expectations. Also the lens can be had on Ebay currently for a modest price around $100. which represents a incredible value given it's status as a bench mark for quality and sharpness for other lenses that it has achieved in history.Read full review
I sent it back The focusing ring was way, way to stiff for normal use and that wasn't stated in the comments on the lens. You couldn't look through the view finder and focus at the same time it was so stiff.
A forever lens... Tough build with crisp aperture clicks, a smooth long throw makes fine focus easy. This is a great addition on a Fuji XE1 with K&F adaptor .. images are super sharp especially in the mid stops .. and a bargain... just what I've been looking for... this superbly engineered metal and glass piece of art, Nikon built a forever lens in the early 1980s .. Bravo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3)?
Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) is a camera lens with 55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/32, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 245g.
What mount is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) compatible with?
Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) a good lens?
Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3) has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 41 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 non-Ai (PK-3)?
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.