w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai MF Standard Prime Lens from Japan #E0466

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w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai MF Standard Prime Lens from Japan #E0466

Name: w/Cap【Top Mint】Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai MF Standard Prime Lens from Japan #E0466
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 20261011JPY
Price: 78.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$78.95

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Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai MF Standard Prime Lens from Japan #E0466

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/2 Ai
Lens Type: Manual Focus Standard Prime Lens
Lens Mount: Nikon F (Ai)
Compatible Cameras: Nikon F-mount film SLRs; Nikon DSLRs accepting Ai lenses; mirrorless via adapter
Format: 35mm Full Frame
Focal Length: 50mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 4 Groups
Angle of View: 46°
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.45 m
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Aperture Coupling: Ai (full-aperture metering)
Filter Size: 52mm
Release Year: 1977
Mirrorless Use: Fully usable via Nikon F adapter
Made in: Japan

Professional Camera Store's Recommendation

The Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai is a classic manual-focus standard prime from Nikon's Ai lens series. Known for its reliability and excellent sharpness, it was a standard lens for many Nikon SLRs and remains one of the most practical Nikkor primes.

Its six-element optical formula is highly regarded for crisp detail and good contrast, particularly from f/2.8 onward. Colors are natural and well balanced, and out-of-focus areas render smoothly.

The lens is compact and solidly built in metal, with a smooth focus ring and a precise aperture ring. It balances perfectly on Nikon film bodies like the FM, FE, FM2 and F3.

With Ai coupling, it provides full-aperture metering on Nikon's manual-focus SLRs and on many Nikon DSLRs. The close-focus distance of 0.45m is useful for portraits and table-top subjects.

The 50mm perspective is ideal for street photography, travel, portraits, and everyday documentary work. It is a lens that can be kept on the camera at all times.

On mirrorless cameras, the lens adapts easily to Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds with a Nikon F adapter. On APS-C, it becomes a pleasing short portrait lens.

Today the NIKKOR 50mm f/2 Ai remains valued for its outstanding value, compact build, and the classic look of Nikon's manual-focus era.

We recommend this lens to anyone building a Nikon film kit, and to mirrorless users who want a sharp, reliable vintage standard prime.

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