The 55mm Micro-Nikkor family

[Erik Lund]

Yes, you can add it as the direct predecessor;
Rangefinder Micro-NIKKOR C 5cm f/3.5 was adapted for the F mount by increasing the focal length by 5 mm and tweaking the elements.

[MEPER]

Did the SLR versions keep the very high resolution of the rangefinder version?

[Erik Lund]

All of the Micro Nikkor 55mm lenses are outstanding, there are very small differences between them, here is in depth for the f/3.5 Xenotar design and with info where it differs from Gauss design

https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/information/story/0085/

and

https://coinimaging.com/n55-35.html

Here the f/2.8

https://coinimaging.com/nikon_55microais.html

[MEPER]

Thank you!
I have a couple of the Nikkor-P (compensating types) and the AIS 55/2.8.
Both types very good. On Z50 I use the Nikkor-P all the time I need something "close-up" and always been very satisfied with the results.