{"product_id":"w-capsnikon-micro-nikkor-55mm-f-3-5-ai-macro-lens-from-japan-e0437","title":"w\/Caps【Top Mint】Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f\/3.5 Ai Macro Lens from Japan #E0437","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0px auto; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); box-shadow: rgba(32, 84, 147, 0.08) 0px 4px 16px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(15, 76, 129) 0%, rgb(47, 111, 178) 55%, rgb(127, 179, 230) 100%); padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(184, 208, 232);\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e       Peekaboo Japan\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#eaf4ff;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n Specialty Store for Used Manual Focus Lenses from Japan\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 26px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 26px; text-align: center; background: rgb(247, 251, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#173b63\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f\/3.5 Ai Macro Lens from Japan #E0437\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 26px; background: rgb(248, 251, 254); border-left: 5px solid rgb(47, 111, 178); padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n About This Item\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;color:#4f6780;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n Carefully inspected used manual focus lens from Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n We specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item carefully before listing and before shipment.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Appearance\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n This is a used manual focus lens. It shows light signs of normal use such as minor scratches, scuffs, or small paint wear.Please carefully check the photos for the exact condition of the item.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Condition\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.\n \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFocus ring works smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAperture ring clicks properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAperture blades move smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n Please note that this is a used manual focus lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.\u003cbr\u003e\n Normal mechanical feel is expected for a pre-owned vintage lens.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Optical System\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo haze or fog\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo balsam separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003eLens\u003cbr\u003eFront cap\u003cbr\u003eRear cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything shown in the photos is included in the package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f\/3.5 Ai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual Focus Macro Prime Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikon F (Ai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Cameras:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikon F-mount film SLRs; Nikon DSLRs accepting Ai lenses; mirrorless via adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm Full Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 Elements in 4 Groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAngle of View:\u003c\/b\u003e 43°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.241 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Magnification:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:2 (0.5x); 1:1 with PK-13 extension tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual Focus (helicoid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAperture Coupling:\u003c\/b\u003e Ai (full-aperture metering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilter Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1977 (Ai version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eProfessional Camera Store's Recommendation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f\/3.5 Ai is one of the most respected close-up lenses of the manual-focus era. Its design is famous for exceptional sharpness and very flat field performance, which made it a standard tool for copy work, scientific photography, and detailed close-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOptically, this lens is renowned for its crisp resolution from edge to edge, low distortion, and clean, neutral rendering. The deeply recessed front element acts as a built-in hood, helping maintain contrast. It is equally impressive at normal distances, so it also serves as a very sharp standard lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe construction is classic Nikon: an all-metal barrel, a long-throw helicoid that allows extremely precise focusing, and a firm, positive aperture ring. The extended focusing travel gives fine control that is ideal for macro work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWithout accessories it focuses to half life-size (1:2). Paired with the dedicated PK-13 extension tube, it reaches 1:1 life-size magnification. The Ai coupling provides full-aperture metering on Nikon's manual-focus SLRs and on compatible Nikon DSLRs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eUse cases include flowers, insects, product shots, stamps and coins, documents, film digitizing, and detailed still life. Its natural 55mm perspective also makes it a capable everyday lens for landscapes and street scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe lens adapts readily to Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds bodies via a Nikon F adapter. With focus peaking and magnified view on mirrorless cameras, precise macro focusing becomes even easier, and it is popular for digitizing negatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eDecades after its introduction, the Micro-NIKKOR 55mm f\/3.5 remains valued for delivering professional macro sharpness at an accessible price. Its reputation for optical precision means it continues to be chosen by both film and digital photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWe recommend this lens to anyone interested in close-up photography or seeking an exceptionally sharp standard prime. It is a true classic that rewards careful work with outstanding detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(244, 249, 255) 0%, rgb(232, 242, 252) 100%); border: 1px solid rgb(207, 224, 241); border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n Specialty Store for Used Cameras \u0026amp; Lenses\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n We are a Japan-based specialty store focusing on used cameras and lenses.\u003cbr\u003e\n Our items are carefully inspected and described as accurately as possible for international buyers.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px 10px 4px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240);\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;color:#173b63;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n Thank you very much for your understanding.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:13px;color:#6f8dad;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e\n Peekaboo Japan       \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521560318090,"sku":"20261011JPY","price":83.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/2977\/4474\/files\/s-l1600_3621bec2-525e-435c-8d33-78e6ac5f6d4e.jpg?v=1792511313","url":"https:\/\/peek-a-boo-camera-japan.myshopify.com\/ja\/products\/w-capsnikon-micro-nikkor-55mm-f-3-5-ai-macro-lens-from-japan-e0437","provider":"PEEK A BOO CAMERA JAPAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}