Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P 55mm f/3.5 Lens

The Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P Auto 55mm f/3.5 is a manual focus macro prime lens built for Nikon’s F-mount SLR system, representing a pre-AI era Nikkor optic and one of Nikon’s earliest dedicated macro lenses. At 55mm with an f/3.5 maximum aperture, it delivers a short standard to mild telephoto focal length optimized for close-up and macro photography of small subjects including insects, flowers, products, and fine detail work, while remaining capable for general photography at standard shooting distances. The P designation refers to the optical formula, indicating a five-element construction, and the Micro-Nikkor designation confirms its optimization for close focusing and macro reproduction. It achieves a maximum magnification of 1:2 without an extension tube, extendable to 1:1 with the addition of the appropriate Nikon extension tube accessory. As a pre-AI lens, full metering compatibility on later AI and AI-S bodies may require a physical modification to the aperture ring.

– 55mm focal length optimized for macro and close-up photography
– f/3.5 maximum aperture
– Five-element P-designation optical formula
– 1:2 maximum magnification without extension tube
– Extendable to 1:1 with appropriate Nikon extension tube
– Pre-AI era Nikkor optic
– Fully manual focus and aperture control
– Nikon F-mount compatibility
– AI conversion may be required for metering on later Nikon bodies
– Adaptable to mirrorless systems via F-mount adapters