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 remains in very good cosmetic condition for a pre-owned item.
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
Nikon front/rear lens cap
Nikon L1Bc 52mm lens filter

Nikon Nikkor Ai-S 50mm f/1.2 Standard MF Prime Lens From JAPAN #2658

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Specifications

• Mount Type: Nikon F Mount
• Lens Series: Nikkor Ai-S
• Lens Type: Standard Manual Focus Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Focus Type: Manual Focus (MF)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15x
• Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups
• Aperture Blades: 9 Blades
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Weight: Approx. 360g
• Compatible Cameras: Nikon F Mount Film and Digital Cameras
• Made in Japan

The Nikon Nikkor Ai-S 50mm f/1.2 is Nikon's legendary ultra-fast manual focus standard lens, renowned for its exceptional low-light capability, beautiful rendering, and unique character.

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Professional Camera Store Comment

The Nikon Nikkor Ai-S 50mm f/1.2 is one of the most iconic manual focus lenses ever produced by Nikon and remains highly sought after by photographers, collectors, and cinematographers worldwide.

Featuring an extraordinary f/1.2 maximum aperture, this lens is capable of producing stunning subject separation, creamy background blur, and a distinctive three-dimensional rendering that few modern lenses can replicate. The combination of extreme brightness and classic optical design gives images a unique character that has made this lens legendary among enthusiasts.

At f/1.2, the lens excels in low-light environments where slower lenses struggle. Whether shooting portraits, street photography, concerts, weddings, or atmospheric nighttime scenes, the lens captures images with remarkable depth and mood while maintaining impressive light-gathering ability.

One of the most celebrated aspects of the Ai-S 50mm f/1.2 is its beautiful bokeh. Out-of-focus areas are rendered smoothly and naturally, creating a highly artistic look that is especially attractive for portrait and creative photography. The lens is famous for producing images with a distinctive cinematic feel and strong subject isolation.

Mechanically, the lens represents the golden era of Nikon craftsmanship. The all-metal construction, precision-engineered focus ring, and exceptionally smooth manual focusing experience provide a premium tactile feel that modern autofocus lenses rarely match.

Optically, the lens delivers excellent center sharpness, rich contrast, and classic Nikon color reproduction. Wide open, it produces a dreamy and atmospheric rendering, while stopping down results in impressive sharpness and detail across the frame.

The lens is also extremely popular among videographers and filmmakers. Its manual focus design, smooth focus throw, and distinctive image rendering make it a favorite choice for cinematic productions and mirrorless camera adaptations.

Compatible with a wide range of Nikon film cameras, Nikon DSLRs, and modern mirrorless systems via adapters, the Nikon Nikkor Ai-S 50mm f/1.2 remains one of the most desirable manual focus lenses ever made. It is a true classic that combines legendary optical performance, beautiful character, and timeless mechanical quality.

Everything shown in the photos is included in the package.

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