Cheapest Nikon macro at 55mm f/3.5 Pre-AI, excellent close-range optics at budget pricing with AI conversion option.
The Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 Pre-AI is an early version of Nikon's celebrated 55mm macro lens, providing 1:2 magnification with excellent close-range optics. The Pre-AI mount limits direct compatibility but AI conversion is straightforward.
The macro-optimised optics deliver exceptional sharpness at close distances with flat-field correction for edge-to-edge quality on flat subjects. The 55mm standard perspective makes the lens useful for general photography alongside its macro specialisation.
Build quality is solid early Nikon with all-metal construction and the extended focusing helicoid for close-range travel. The Pre-AI mount can be converted to AI for modern body compatibility.
The Pre-AI Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 offers the cheapest Nikon macro on the used market. The excellent close-range optics and dual macro/standard utility provide outstanding value at prices suppressed by the Pre-AI mount limitation.