NIKON PC-E MICRO-NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED

US 7,656,591 B2 EXAMPLE 1 — NIKON / H. YAMAMOTO

9 ELEMENTS / 8 GROUPS
f ≈ 41.2 mm (design) · 45 mm (marketed)
F/2.8
2ω ≈ 72° (design image circle) · 51° (FX format)
ALL SPHERICAL
1 ED ELEMENT

Focus Mechanism

CRC floating focus: G1+G3 move as a linked unit; G2 moves at a different rate. ΔD1 = −ΔD2 ≈ 4.28 mm. Maximum reproduction ratio 1:2 (β = −0.50).

Optical Elements (9)

ElementTypeGlass
L11Negative MeniscusS-LAH55V (OHARA)
L12Biconvex PositiveProprietary high-dispersion lanthanum flint (757/316)
L21Negative MeniscusNikon ED glass (near S-FPL51 / FCD1)
L22Biconvex PositiveN-LAF21 type (Schott)
L23Biconcave NegativeProprietary flint (567/427)
L31Biconvex PositiveS-PHM52Q (OHARA)
L32Biconcave NegativeSF1 (Schott) / FD60 (HOYA)
L33Positive MeniscusS-FSL5 (OHARA) / N-FK5 (Schott)
L34Biconvex PositiveS-LAH65V (OHARA) / TAF3 (HOYA)

Analysis

Detailed analysis available in the interactive viewer above.