PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED

New wide-angle NIKKOR lens with Perspective Control

 

The lens employs a special mount that enables up to ±11.5 mm shift and ±8.5° tilt for perspective control. Shift and tilt can be adjusted via convenient side-mounted controls while referring to the scales provided with gradations at 1mm or 1° intervals. The lens optics can be rotated up to 90° right or left for perspective control adjustment, and click-stops are provided every 30°.

The lens aperture can be preset by using the aperture ring and aperture stop-down button. It remains stopped down until the button is pressed again, for easy depth-of-field confirmation. With SLR models compatible with electromagnetic diaphragm (D3 and D300), auto aperture control is available.

In addition to perspective control photographic applications such as architecture and interiors, this lens can also be used for any subject appropriate for a 24mm wideangle lens. With a closest focusing distance of only 0.21 m/0.7 ft. and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/2.7, it’s also an excellent choice for close-up photography.

To ensure superior picture quality, the lens incorporates a host of state-of-the-art optical features and technologies. Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat dramatically reduces ghosting and flare caused by internal reflections. Three ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberration for higher-resolution, higher-contrast images. Three aspherical lenses effectively correct spherical aberration and coma. And a rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening gives out-of-focus elements a more natural appearance. All of which adds up to exceptional optical performance even at the maximum tilt and/or shift settings.

As both a special-purpose lens and high-performance wideangle lens, the new PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lens represents a significant addition to the field-proven NIKKOR lens lineup, providing professional and serious amateur photographers with innovative, effective solutions to photographic challenges.

Nikon Corporation is also pleased to share important news about two more lenses to expand and strengthen our PC NIKKOR lens lineup. The new PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D ED, ("ED" was deleted from the model name as of January 30, 2008) will be exhibited at the PMA 2008 International Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, USA from January 31 to February 2, 2008.

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Major Features

• Wide shifting and tilting range (shift: ±11.5 mm; tilt: ±8.5°)
• ±90° lens revolving capability for versatile tilt/shift effects
• Maximum reproduction ratio of 1/2.7 (at 0.21 m/0.7 ft.)
• Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration
• Three aspherical lens elements minimize various types of lens aberration
• Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections, effectively reducing ghosting and flare
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements
• Lens aperture can be preset by using aperture ring and aperture stop-down button
• With the Nikon D3 and D300, auto aperture control with electromagnetic diaphragm is possible

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Specifications

Focal length	24 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5
Minimum aperture	f/32
Lens construction	13 elements in 10 groups (with three ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses, one with Nano Crystal Coat)
Picture angle	84° (maximum 101° when fully shifted)
Closest focus distance	0.21 m/0.7 ft.
Minimum reproduction ratio	1/2.7
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size	77mm
Focusing	Manual focus
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)	Approx. 82.5 x 108 mm/3.2 x 4.3 in.
Weight	Approx. 730 g/25.7 oz.
Supplied accessories	Bayonet Hood HB-41, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120