Let us begin by looking into the origins of the Medical-Nikkor. Nikon's Instruments Division was in charge of optical equipment and surgical equipment at the time. Because of its close links to the medical industry with its microscopes and other optical equipment, the Instruments Division...
Macro photography, also known as macrophotography, is the practice of photographing a subject at a very close distance, greater than what a standard lens, 50mm or 35-80, allows by itself, achieving a true size ratio (1: 1 scale). In other words, the subject would be...
The original Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 IF ED lens was first introduced in April, 1976 as a Non-AI Nikkor Optic. The lens has an optical design of 7 elements in 6 groups which literally has remained unchanged over all these years except in its appearance and...
Flowers and bugs come to mind when you think of the most common subjects in macro photography, but in fact you can find interesting subjects everywhere. With its emphasis on detail, pattern, and texture, macro photography can yield rewarding and unique results. The experience you...