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Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
635 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
107 mm
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At a Glance

This 85 mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto tilt-shift for Nikon F on full frame. Tilt and shift give control over perspective and the plane of focus, while 1:2 magnification at a 39 cm minimum focus distance adds macro capability. Focusing is manual. It suits architecture, product shots, landscape and close-up work.

Good for

  • Architecture
  • Product
  • Landscape
  • Macro

Worth knowing

  • Manual focus; tilt and shift are set by hand.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
6
Groups
5
Weight
635 g (1.4 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
107 mm (4.21 in)
Diameter
83.5 mm (3.29 in)
Announced
July 2008

Manufacturer data: nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D fit?

The Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8DHartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TSLensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 APO-Lanthar SL II
Focal length85 mm80 mm85 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/3.5
Weight635 g850 g530 g320 g
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm64 cm23 cm50 cm
Length107 mm98 mm89 mm48.2 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: FAQ

Does the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D have autofocus?

No, the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D weigh?

The Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D weighs 635 g. It is 107 mm long with a diameter of 83.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D use?

The Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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