© 1995 Nikon Corporation
English
Thank you for your purchase of an AF Nikkor 50 mm f/1.4D lens. Before using this product, please
carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual so you can get the most out of your
lens now and for years to come.
This lens supports autofocus when used with Nikon autofocus cameras (F3AF excluded). It can
also be used for manual focus. Mounted on a compatible camera, it supplies subject distance
information to the camera body.
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For Your Safety
For Your Safety
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CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
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Do not disassemble
. Touching the internal parts of the camera or lens could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the product break
open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the camera battery and/or disconnect the AC adapter
and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
•
Turn the camera off immediately in the event of malfunction
. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell com-
ing from the equipment, immediately unplug the AC adapter and remove the camera battery, taking care
to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in fi re or injury. After removing or disconnecting the
power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
•
Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gas
. Operating electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas
could result in explosion or fi re.
•
Do not look at the sun through the lens or the camera viewfi nder
. Viewing the sun or other bright light source
through the lens or viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impairment.
•
Keep out of reach of children
. Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or
other small parts into their mouths.
•
Observe the following precautions when handling the lens and camera
:
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Keep the lens and camera dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or electric shock.
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Do not handle the lens or camera with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
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Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fi re.
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If the lens will not be used for an extended period, attach the front and rear lens caps and store the lens
out of direct sunlight. If left in direct sunlight, the lens could focus the sun’s rays onto fl ammable objects,
causing fi re.
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Parts of the Lens
Parts of the Lens
q
Aperture ring
w
Meter coupling ridge
e
CPU contacts
r
Aperture-direct-readout scale
t
Aperture indexing post
y
Aperture scale
u
Aperture scale index
i
Focus distance mark
o
Focus distance indicator window
!0
Infrared compensation index (white)
!1
Focus distance indicator
!2
Depth-of-fi eld indicators
!3
Focus ring
!4
Lens barrel
!5
Minimum aperture lock lever
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Notices
Notices
• Do not attach the following accessories directly to the lens: PK-1 or PK-11 auto extension rings, BR-2 auto
rings, or K1 rings (the PK-11A and BR-2A can be used in place of the PK-11 and BR-2, respectively). Failure
to observe this precaution will result in damage to the CPU contacts or other parts of the lens. Other lens
accessories may not be compatible with the camera; be sure to consult the camera manual before use.
• The lens can not be used with the AF Finder DX-1 for Nikon F3AF cameras.
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Focusing Screens
Focusing Screens
The cameras in the “Focusing Screens” table overleaf support a variety of focusing screens for use
with diff erent lenses or in diff erent situations. The screens listed in the table are suited for use with
this lens.
When using B2/B3, E2/E3, or K2/K3 screens with cameras not listed in this table, refer respectively
to columns B, E, or K.
Screen
Screen
Camera
Camera
EC-B/
EC-B/
EC-E
EC-E
A/L
A/L
B
B
CC
D
D
EE
G1
G1
G2
G2
G3
G3
G4
G4
H1
H1
F6
F5+ DP-30
(-0.5)
F5+ DA-30
(+0.5)
(+0.5)
(+0.5)
(+0.5)
F4+ DP-20
F4+ DA-20
F3
Screen
Screen
Camera
Camera
H2
H2
H3
H3
H4
H4
JJ
K
K
P
P
M
M
R
R
TT
U
U
FF
F6
F5+ DP-30
F5+ DA-30
(+0.5)
F4+ DP-20
F4+ DA-20
F3
: Recommended.
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Vignetting visible in viewfi nder (photographs are not aff ected).
:
Split-screen display does not improve focus accuracy.
( ):
Figures in parentheses give the exposure compensation for center-weighted metering. Select “Other
screen” for Custom Setting b6 (“Screen comp.”) when adjusting exposure compensation for the F6; note
that with screens other than B or E, “Other screen” must be selected even when the value for exposure
compensation is 0. Users of the F5 and F4 can adjust exposure compensation using Custom Setting 18
or the focusing screen exposure compensation dial, respectively; see the camera manual for details.
Empty cell
: Not suited to use with this lens. Note that type M screens can however be used for photomicrog-
raphy and macro photography at magnifi cations of 1 : 1 or higher.
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The Minimum Aperture Lock Lever (Figure A)
The Minimum Aperture Lock Lever (Figure A)
Lock aperture at f/16 when shooting in programmed auto or shutter-priority auto mode.
1
Rotate the aperture ring to the minimum aperture setting (f/16).
2
Slide the lock lever toward the aperture ring so that the white dot on the lock lever aligns
with the orange dot.
To release the lock, slide the lever in the opposite direction.
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Lens Care
Lens Care
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fi ngerprints, apply
a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean
from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with
your fi ngers.
• A lens hood or NC fi lter can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust.
Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
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Compatible Accessories
Compatible Accessories
• 52 mm screw-on fi lters
• Rubber Lens Hood HR-2
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0715
• Rear lens cap
Figure A Minimum aperture lock lever
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Depth of Field (Metric)
Depth of Field (Metric)
(m)
(m)
Focus
Focus
distance
distance
Depth of fi eld
Depth of fi eld
Reproduction
Reproduction
ratio
ratio
f/1.4
f/1.4
f/2
f/2
f/2.8
f/2.8
f/4
f/4
f/5.6
f/5.6
f/8
f/8
f/11
f/11
f/16
f/16
0.45
0.45
0.448 – 0.453
0.446 – 0.454
0.445 – 0.455
0.443 – 0.457
0.440 – 0.460
0.436 – 0.465
0.431 – 0.471
0.424 – 0.481
1/6.84
1/6.84
0.5
0.5
0.497 – 0.503
0.495 – 0.505
0.494 – 0.507
0.491 – 0.509
0.488 – 0.513
0.482 – 0.519
0.476 – 0.527
0.466 – 0.541
1/17.83
1/17.83
0.6
0.6
0.595 – 0.605
0.593 – 0.607
0.590 – 0.610
0.586 – 0.614
0.581 – 0.621
0.573 – 0.630
0.564 – 0.642
0.549 – 0.663
1/9.79
1/9.79
0.7
0.7
0.693 – 0.707
0.690 – 0.710
0.686 – 0.714
0.681 – 0.721
0.673 – 0.729
0.663 – 0.743
0.650 – 0.760
0.629 – 0.792
1/11.7
1/11.7
0.8
0.8
0.791 – 0.810
0.787 – 0.814
0.782 – 0.819
0.774 – 0.828
0.764 – 0.840
0.750 – 0.858
0.733 – 0.882
0.707 – 0927
1/13.7
1/13.7
1.0
1.0
0.985 – 1.02
0.979 – 1.02
0.970 – 1.03
0.958 – 1.05
0.943 – 1.07
0.920 – 1.10
0.894 – 1.14
0.854 – 1.22
1/17.6
1/17.6
1.2
1.2
1.18 – 1.22
1.17 – 1.23
1.16 – 1.25
1.14 – 1.27
1.12 – 1.30
1.08 – 1.35
1.05 – 1.41
0.991 – 1.54
1/21.5
1/21.5
1.5
1.5
1.46 – 1.54
1.45 – 1.55
1.43 – 1.58
1.40 – 1.61
1.37 – 1.66
1.32 – 1.74
1.26 – 1.85
1.18 – 2.08
1/27.3
1/27.3
22
1.94 – 2.07
1.91 – 2.10
1.88 – 2.14
1.83 – 2.21
1.77 – 2.30
1.69 – 2.47
1.59 – 2.71
1.46 – 3.23
1/37.0
1/37.0
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2.86 – 3.16
2.80 – 3.23
2.73 – 3.33
2.62 – 3.51
2.50 – 3.76
2.33 – 4.23
2.16 – 5.00
1.92 – 7.24
1/56.4
1/56.4
55
4.61 – 5.47
4.46 – 5.70
4.27 – 6.03
4.02 – 6.62
3.73 – 7.62
3.37 – 9.85
3.01 – 15.6
2.55 – ∞
1/95.0
1/95.0
∞
∞
57.2 – ∞
40.0 – ∞
28.6 – ∞
20.1 – ∞
14.4 – ∞
10.1 – ∞
7.35 – ∞
5.08 – ∞
1/∞
1/∞
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Close-up Photography (Metric)
Close-up Photography (Metric)
(cm)
(cm)
Accessory
Accessory
Close-up photography
Close-up photography
Close-up photography (lens reversed)
Close-up photography (lens reversed)
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Reproduction ratio
Reproduction ratio
Subject fi eld
Subject fi eld
Focus
Focus
distance
distance
Reproduction ratio
Reproduction ratio
Subject fi eld
Subject fi eld
Focus distance
Focus distance
No. 0 close-up lens
No. 0 close-up lens
1/27 – 1/5.4
65.6 × 98.4 – 13.1 × 19.6
151 – 38.1
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No. 1 close-up lens
No. 1 close-up lens
1/13 – 1/4.5
31.3 × 46.9 – 10.8 × 16.2
77.4 – 33.5
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No. 2 close-up lens
No. 2 close-up lens
1/6.6 – 1/3.4
15.7 × 23.6 – 8.1 × 12.1
43.7 – 27.7
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PK ring
PK ring
1
1
1/6.4 – 1.1
15.5 × 23.2 – 2.2 × 3.3
43.2 – 19.5
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PN ring
PN ring
1.0 – 1.2
2.4 × 3.5 – 2.1 × 3.1
19.5 – 19.6
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PB-4 or PB-5 bellows attachment
PB-4 or PB-5 bellows attachment
1/1.2 – 3.6
2.9 × 4.3 – 0.67 × 1.0
19.6 – 29.1
1.8 – 4.5
1.4 × 2.0 – 0.53 × 0.80
21.2 – 33.6
PB-6 bellows attachment
PB-6 bellows attachment
1/1.1 – 4.0
2.6 × 3.9 – 0.6 × 0.89
19.5 – 31.2
1.6 – 4.1
1.5 × 2.3 – 0.59 × 0.89
20.5 – 31.4
PS-4 or PS-5 slide copying adapter
PS-4 or PS-5 slide copying adapter
2
2
1/1.2 – 1.7
2.9 × 4.3 – 1.4 × 2.1
19.6 – 20.9
1.8 – 4.5
1.4 ×2.0 – 0.53 × 0.80
21.2 – 33.6
PS-6 slide copying adapter
PS-6 slide copying adapter
1/1.1 – 2.3
2.6 × 3.9 – 1.0 × 1.6
19.5 – 23.3
1.6 – 3.1
1.5 × 2.3 – 0.78 × 1.2
20.5 – 26.6
PB-6M macro copy stand
PB-6M macro copy stand
1/1.1 – 3.1
2.6 × 3.9 – 0.77 × 1.2
19.5 – 26.9
1.6 – 3.1
1.5 × 2.3 – 0.77 × 1.2
20.5 – 26.9
PB-6E extension bellows
PB-6E extension bellows
1/1.1 – 8.5
2.6 × 3.9 – 0.28 × 0.42
19.5 – 53.5
1.6 – 8.5
1.5 × 2.3 – 0.28 × 0.42
20.5 – 53.7
PF-2, PF-3, or PF-4 repro copy outfi t
PF-2, PF-3, or PF-4 repro copy outfi t
3
3
1/15 – 1/6.8
35.0 × 52.6 – 16.3 × 24.5
85.0 – 45.0
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1. First fi gure is for PK-11A when used alone, remaining fi gures for rings PK-11A through PK-13, PK-11 through PK-13, or PK-1 through PK-3 used together. Note the
PK-11 and PK-1 can not be attached directly to the lens.
2. The reproduction ratios for the PS-4 and PS-5 slide copying adapters when used with the lens reversed are measured with the BR-3 or BR-6 ring attached.
3. The fi gures for the PF-2, PF-3, and PF-4 repro copy outfi ts are for a subject positioned on the base plate when the lens is used without close-up attachments.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Focal length
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Lens construction
Lens construction
7 elements in 6 groups
Angle of view
Angle of view
46°
Distance information
Distance information
Output to camera
Focus distance indicator
Focus distance indicator
Graduated in meters and feet from 0.45 m (1.75 ft) to infi nity (∞)
Aperture scale
Aperture scale
f/1.4 to f/16 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
Minimum aperture lock
Minimum aperture lock
Provided
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
Fully automatic
Metering
Metering
•
CPU/AI cameras
: Full aperture
•
Other cameras
: Minimum aperture
Mount
Mount
Nikon bayonet mount
Filter-attachment size
Filter-attachment size
52 mm
(P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Approx. 64.5 mm maximum diameter × 42.5 mm
(distance from camera lens
mount fl ange)
; overall length 53 mm
Weight
Weight
Approx. 230 g (8.1 oz)
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware described in this manual at any time and
without prior notice.
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Depth of Field (Imperial)
Depth of Field (Imperial)
((ft))
Focus
Focus
distance
distance
Depth of fi eld
Depth of fi eld
Reproduction
Reproduction
ratio
ratio
f/1.4
f/1.4
f/2
f/2
f/2.8
f/2.8
f/4
f/4
f/5.6
f/5.6
f/8
f/8
f/11
f/11
f/16
f/16
1.5
1.5
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 7 ⁄ in.
1/6.98
1/6.98
1.7
1.7
1 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 8 ⁄ in.
1 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 8 ⁄ in.
1 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 8 ⁄ in.
1 ft 8 in. –
1 ft 8 ⁄ in.
1 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 8 ⁄ in.
1 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 9 ⁄ in.
1 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 9 ⁄ in.
1 ft 6 ⁄ in. –
1 ft 10 ⁄ in.
1/8.19
1/8.19
22
1 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
2 ft ⁄ in.
1 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
2 ft ⁄ in.
1 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
2 ft ⁄ in.
1 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
2 ft ⁄ in.
1 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
2 ft ⁄ in.
1 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 1 ⁄ in.
1 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 1 ⁄ in.
1 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 2 ⁄ in.
1/9.98
1/9.98
2.5
2.5
2 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 6 ⁄ in.
2 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 6 ⁄ in.
2 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 6 ⁄ in.
2 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 6 ⁄ in.
2 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 7 ⁄ in.
2 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 8 in.
2 ft 3 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 8 ⁄ in.
2 ft 2 ⁄ in. –
2 ft 10 ⁄ in.
1/13.0
1/13.0
33
2 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
3 ft ⁄ in.
2 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
3 ft ⁄ in.
2 ft 11 in. –
3 ft 1 in.
2 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
3 ft 1 ⁄ in.
2 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
3 ft 2 ⁄ in.
2 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
3 ft 3 ⁄ in.
2 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
3 ft 4 ⁄ in.
2 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
3 ft 6 ⁄ in.
1/15.9
1/15.9
44
3 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
4 ft ⁄ in.
3 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 1 ⁄ in.
3 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 1 ⁄ in.
3 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 2 ⁄ in.
3 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 3 ⁄ in.
3 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 5 ⁄ in.
3 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
4 ft 8 ⁄ in.
3 ft 3 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 1 ⁄ in.
1/21.8
1/21.8
55
4 ft 10 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 1 ⁄ in.
4 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 2 ⁄ in.
4 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 3 ⁄ in.
4 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 4 ⁄ in.
4 ft 6 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 6 ⁄ in.
4 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
5 ft 9 ⁄ in.
4 ft 2 ⁄ in. –
6 ft 2 ⁄ in.
3 ft 11 ⁄ in. –
6 ft 11 ⁄ in.
1/27.8
1/27.8
77
6 ft 9 ⁄ in. –
7 ft 3 ⁄ in.
6 ft 7 ⁄ in. –
7 ft 4 ⁄ in.
6 ft 6 ⁄ in. –
7 ft 6 ⁄ in.
6 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
7 ft 9 ⁄ in.
6 ft 1 ⁄ in. –
8 ft 1 ⁄ in.
5 ft 10 in. –
8 ft 9 ⁄ in.
5 ft 5 ⁄ in. –
9 ft 8 ⁄ in.
5 ft ⁄ in. –
11 ft 10 in.
1/39.6
1/39.6
10
10
9 ft 6 ⁄ in. –
10 ft 6 ⁄ in.
9 ft 3 ⁄ in. –
10 ft 9 in.
9 ft ⁄ in. –
11 ft 2 in.
8 ft 8 ⁄ in. –
11 ft 9 in.
8 ft 3 ⁄ in. –
12 ft 7 in.
7 ft 9 in. –
14 ft 2 in.
7 ft 1 ⁄ in. –
16 ft 10 in.
6 ft 4 ⁄ in. –
24 ft 9 in.
1/57.3
1/57.3
20
20
18 ft 1 in. –
22 ft 3 in.
17 ft 5 in. –
23 ft 5 in.
16 ft 7 in. –
25 ft 2 in.
15 ft 5 in. –
28 ft 4 in.
14 ft 2 in. –
34 ft 0 in.
12 ft 7 in. –
48 ft 11 in.
11 ft 1 in. –
108 ft 9 in.
9 ft 3 in. – ∞
1/116.4
1/116.4
∞
∞
188 ft – ∞
131 ft – ∞
93 ft 11 in. – ∞ 65 ft 10 in. – ∞
47 ft 1 in. – ∞
33 ft 1 in. – ∞
24 ft 1 in. – ∞
16 ft 8 in. – ∞
1/∞
1/∞
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Close-up Photography (Imperial)
Close-up Photography (Imperial)
((in.))
Accessory
Accessory
Close-up photography
Close-up photography
Close-up photography (lens reversed)
Close-up photography (lens reversed)
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Reproduction ratio
Reproduction ratio
Subject fi eld
Subject fi eld
Focus
Focus
distance
distance
Reproduction ratio
Reproduction ratio
Subject fi eld
Subject fi eld
Focus distance
Focus distance
No. 0 close-up lens
No. 0 close-up lens
1/27 – 1/5.4
25.8 × 38.7 – 5.2 × 7.7
59.4 – 15.0
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No. 1 close-up lens
No. 1 close-up lens
1/13 – 1/4.5
12.3 × 18.5 – 4.3 × 6.4
30.5 – 13.2
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–
No. 2 close-up lens
No. 2 close-up lens
1/6.6 – 1/3.4
6.2 × 9.3 – 3.2 × 4.8
17.2 – 10.9
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PK ring
PK ring
1
1
1/6.4 – 1.1
6.1 × 9.1 – 0.85 × 1.3
17.0 – 7.7
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–
–
PN ring
PN ring
1.0 – 1.2
0.93 × 1.4 – 0.81 × 1.2
7.7 – 7.7
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–
PB-4 or PB-5 bellows attachment
PB-4 or PB-5 bellows attachment
1/1.2 – 3.6
1.1 × 1.7 – 0.26 × 0.4
7.7 – 11.4
1.8 – 4.5
0.54 × 0.80 – 0.21 × 0.31
8.3 – 13.2
PB-6 bellows attachment
PB-6 bellows attachment
1/1.1 – 4.0
1.0 × 1.5 – 0.23 × 0.35
7.7 – 12.3
1.6 – 4.1
0.60 × 0.90 – 0.23 × 0.35
8.1 – 12.4
PS-4 or PS-5 slide copying adapter
PS-4 or PS-5 slide copying adapter
2
2
1/1.2 – 1.7
1.1 × 1.7 – 0.55 × 0.83
7.7 – 8.2
1.8 – 4.5
0.54 × 0.80 – 0.21 × 0.31
8.3 – 13.2
PS-6 slide copying adapter
PS-6 slide copying adapter
1/1.1 – 2.3
1.0 × 1.5 – 0.41 × 0.61
7.7 – 9.2
1.6 – 3.1
0.60 × 0.90 – 0.31 × 0.46
8.1 – 10.5
PB-6M macro copy stand
PB-6M macro copy stand
1/1.1 – 3.1
1.0 × 1.5 – 0.30 × 0.45
7.7 – 10.6
1.6 – 3.1
0.60 × 0.90 – 0.30 × 0.45
8.1 – 10.6
PB-6E extension bellows
PB-6E extension bellows
1/1.1 – 8.5
1.0 × 1.5 – 0.11 × 0.17
7.7 – 21.1
1.6 – 8.5
0.60 × 0.90 – 0.11 × 0.17
8.1 – 21.1
PF-2, PF-3, or PF-4 repro copy outfi t
PF-2, PF-3, or PF-4 repro copy outfi t
3
3
1/15 – 1/6.8
13.8 × 20.7 – 6.4 × 9.6
33.5 – 17.7
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1. First fi gure is for PK-11A when used alone, remaining fi gures for rings PK-11A through PK-13, PK-11 through PK-13, or PK-1 through PK-3 used together. Note the
PK-11 and PK-1 can not be attached directly to the lens.
2. The reproduction ratios for the PS-4 and PS-5 slide copying adapters when used with the lens reversed are measured with the BR-3 or BR-6 ring attached.
3. The fi gures for the PF-2, PF-3, and PF-4 repro copy outfi ts are for a subject positioned on the base plate when the lens is used without close-up attachments.
