Description:

The lens, which offers 1:2 life-size macro capability, is ideal for commercial
photographers who shoot tabletop product photos. Other important features
include Nikon's Super Integrated Coating and Close-Range Correction
system for outstanding optical performance and superior colour reproduction.


Features:

Wide tilting and shifting range (tilt: ¦8.3¦, shift: ¦12.4mm).

1:2 life-size macro shooting capability (at 0.39m or 1.3 ft.).

Close-Range Correction (CRC) system offers superior optical performance
even at close focusing distances.

Wide aperture range ù f/2.8 to f/45 in 1/2 steps.

Built-in CPU transmits effective aperture values to the camera body ù useful
forexposure determination using external exposure meters.

Distance Information is transmitted to the camera body and used for 3D
Matrix Metering or 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash when using a
maximum aperture without shifting and/or tilting the lens.

Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear
more natural.

High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior colour
reproduction and minimises ghost and flare.

Lens' aperture can be easily stopped down via mechanical push-button
operation. It remains stopped down (until the button is pressed again), for
easy depth-of-field confirmation.

¦90¦ lens revolving capability for versatile tilt/shift effects.

Filter attachment does not rotate when focusing ù useful when shooting with
a polarising filter.

Tripod mounting spacer AH-5 (optional) offers smoother tilt/shift operation
when using a tripod.


Specifications:

Construction: 5 Groups / 6 Elements

Angle of view: 28¦ 30¦

F stop range: 2.8-45

Closest Focusing Distance: 1.3 feet

Maximum Magnification: 1:2

Filter Size: 77mm

Dimensions (Length x Diameter): 3.3 x 4.3 inches

Weight: 27.2 oz


Mfr.# 1458