Nikon has introduced two new micro lenses: the PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D lenses.
The tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5° tilt control to correct for linear distortions and control depth-of-field. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing-point issues with convenient, side-mounted controls at 1mm/1° intervals that will adjust the focal plane with shift and tilt adjustments. The lens optics rotate up to 90° with a click-stop at every 30°.
The lenses feature an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and three aspherical lens elements. While both lenses offer a 1:2 reproduction ratio, the PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8 D lens offers a medium-telephoto angle of view and increased camera-to-subject working distance. Both lenses incorporate Nikon's Super Integrated coatings as well as the Nano Crystal Coat to help eliminate ghosting and flare.
The PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D lenses are available at an estimated selling price of $1,799 and $1,739.