w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0472

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w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0472

Name: w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0472
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 20261011JPY
Price: 83.48 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$83.48

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Specialty Store for Used Manual Focus Lenses from Japan

Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai MF Standard Lens from Japan #E0472

About This Item

Carefully inspected used manual focus lens from Japan.
We specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item carefully before listing and before shipment.

Appearance

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.

Condition

The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.

Focus ring works smoothly
Aperture ring clicks properly
Aperture blades move smoothly

Please note that this is a used manual focus lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.
Normal mechanical feel is expected for a pre-owned vintage lens.

Optical System

No fungus
No haze or fog
No scratches
No balsam separation

The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.

Included Items

Lens
Rear cap

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

Detailed Specifications

Brand: Nikon
Model: NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 (Non-Ai)
Lens Type: Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens
Lens Mount: Nikon F (Non-Ai)
Compatible Cameras: Nikon F, F2, Nikkormat and other non-Ai-compatible Nikon bodies; mirrorless via adapter
Format: 35mm Full Frame
Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Angle of View: 46°
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Aperture Coupling: Non-Ai (meter coupling prong)
Filter Size: 52mm
Mirrorless Use: Fully usable via Nikon F adapter
Made in: Japan

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 Non-Ai is a classic fast standard prime from Nikon's pre-Ai era. Fast 50mm Nikkors were the premium standard lenses of their time, and this f/1.4 remains highly regarded by photographers who love vintage glass.

Wide open, the lens delivers a soft, luminous look with smooth bokeh, perfect for atmospheric portraits and low-light scenes. Stopped down, it becomes crisp and contrasty, with the honest, natural rendering typical of classic Nikkors.

Its all-metal construction reflects Nikon's high manufacturing standards. The focusing ring turns smoothly and the aperture ring clicks positively, giving a precise, tactile shooting experience.

The f/1.4 maximum aperture gives a very bright viewfinder, easing manual focus, and lets you shoot handheld in dim light where slower lenses struggle.

This lens is excellent for portraits, street photography, indoor available-light work and night scenes. The 50mm focal length is versatile and natural for everyday documentary shooting.

As a non-Ai lens, it is best used on Nikon F, F2, Nikkormat FTn and similar bodies, or on cameras with a folding Ai tab. On mirrorless cameras such as Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds, it adapts easily and produces beautiful vintage rendering.

Today, fast vintage Nikkors like this are prized for their character and build quality, offering a distinctive look that modern lenses rarely reproduce.

We recommend this lens to vintage Nikon shooters, collectors and mirrorless users seeking a characterful fast fifty with authentic Nikon heritage.

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