Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Prime Lens

Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Prime Lens - Like New Condition | Macro Lens | The Professional Standard for Surgical Sharpness and Close-Up Precision

The Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 (S/N: 1001836) is a legendary optical tool, world-renowned for being one of the sharpest lenses ever produced by Nikon. Originally designed for scientific and technical applications, this lens is optimized for high-resolution close-up photography, offering a 1:2 reproduction ratio natively. Featuring a robust, all-metal "Scalloped" barrel and Nippon Kogaku’s precision-ground glass, it delivers edge-to-edge clarity and virtually zero distortion. This "Like New" specimen is a rare find for collectors and photographers alike, offering the tactile, mechanical soul of the manual-focus era with optical performance that still rivals modern digital macro lenses.

Key Features

• Professional 55mm focal length, ideal for macro, product, and street photography

• Surgical sharpness at close ranges with a native 1:2 (half life-size) reproduction ratio

• Robust, all-metal industrial construction built to professional Wetzlar-level standards

• Virtually zero curvilinear distortion, making it perfect for document copying and architecture

• Tactile manual focus ring with an extra-long throw for pinpoint macro accuracy

• Deeply recessed front element that acts as a natural lens hood to prevent flare

• Universal Nikon F-mount compatibility for use on vintage film and modern digital bodies

Introductory Paragraph The Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 is the definitive choice for the photographer who demands absolute optical perfection. This specific unit (S/N: 1001836) is in a rare "Like New" state, preserving the factory-fresh mechanical dampening and pristine glass that defined Nikon’s professional dominance. While it is a specialist macro lens, its exceptional resolution at infinity makes it a formidable "all-around" standard prime. Because it was engineered for technical work, it provides a flat field of focus, ensuring that every corner of your frame is as sharp as the center. Whether you are documenting fine textures or capturing high-contrast street scenes, this 55mm provides the mechanical soul and clinical precision that the "Micro-Nikkor" name is famous for.

Condition Report Like New condition. The lens barrel (S/N: 1001836) is in museum-grade cosmetic condition, showing virtually no signs of use. The glass elements are optically flawless—completely free from fungus, haze, dust, or scratches. The aperture blades are clean, snappy, and free of oil. The manual focus ring is perfectly damped, offering a silky and precise rotation across the entire range. The mount is spotless and attaches firmly to the camera body.

Specialist Note "The 55mm f/3.5 Micro-Nikkor is a lens that belongs in every Nikon kit. What I love about this 'Like New' S/N: 1001836 is the mechanical feel; the focus throw is so long and smooth that it makes macro work feel like a meditative process. It’s famous for its 'flat field,' meaning it doesn't distort straight lines—something modern zooms struggle with. It’s a rugged, honest piece of Japanese engineering that is just as effective on a Nikon Z8 today as it was on a Nikon F2 fifty years ago. For anyone chasing ultimate sharpness, this is a top-tier specimen."

What's Included

• Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Prime Lens (S/N: 1001836)

• Front and Rear Lens Caps

Technical Specifications

• Camera Type: Lenses

• Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount (Pre-AI/AI dependent on version)

• Focal Length: 55mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5

• Category: 2. Lenses ▸ Macro Lens

• Filter Size: 52mm