Nikon PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED

The PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED is a Perspective Control (PC) lens that corrects linear distortion in order to better replicate images as seen by the human eye, including straightening the converging lines of rectilinear objects such as buildings, while also introducing welcome command over depth-of-field. The PC-E Micro NIKKOR's  versatility makes it the perfect lens complement for a myriad of applications, including photographing architecture, nature, interiors and still-life—especially product photography.

When shooting subjects, such as tall buildings with a conventional lens, composition often calls for tilting the axis of a camera. This typically results in a significant distortion of converging lines, impacting the desired visual accuracy of the image. A PC-E NIKKOR lens’ “shift” control provides correction for this type of distortion. “Shift” control can also give a photographer the ability to “effectively” move the apparent position of the camera—providing further perspective versatility, allowing, for example, the ability to avoid unwanted reflections in an image.

A PC-E lens’ “tilt” control gives photographers additional creative control over depth-of-field. Known as the Scheimpflug principal,tilt-shift lenses are capable of modifying the focal plane of the lens, allowing the extension or limitation of the point of critical sharpness in the image. The combination of “tilt” and “shift” controls featured in all PC-E NIKKOR lenses gives photographers extraordinary control over perspective—control which simply is not possible with conventional lenses.

A special tilt/shift mechanism gives users up to +/- 11.5mm shift for perspective control and +/- 8.5-degree tilt control for creative focus. The Perspective Control lenses correct distortion and vanishing point issues with convenient side-mounted controls at 1mm / 1-degree intervals that will adjust the focal plane with shift and tilt adjustments. The lens optics rotate up to 90 degrees right or left for perspective control adjustment, while a click-stop is provided every 30 degrees. Photographers can confirm the effect of each adjustment accurately through their Nikon SLR viewfinder.

Features:

• Perspective Control (PC) lens featuring tilt, shift
  and rotation capability, perfect for architectural
  and nature photography
• Wide shifting range, plus or minus 11.5mm,
  with a tilting range of plus or minus 8.5-degrees
• Revolving capability of plus or minus 90-degrees,
  in 30-degree increments, for versatile tilt/shift
  control
• ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for
  superior sharpness and color correction by
  effectively minimizing chromatic aberration
• Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates
  internal reflections across a wide range of
  wavelengths, for even greater image clarity
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated
  Coating (SIC) offers superior color performance
  and substantially reduced ghosting and flare
• Automatic aperture control with electromagnetic
  diaphragm (Nikon D3, D700 and D300 only)
• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural
  appearance of out-of-focus image elements

Includes:

• PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED Lens
• HB-43 Bayonet Hood
• CL-1120 Flexible Lens Pouch
• LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
• LC-77 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap