{"product_id":"w-casenikon-el-nikkor-50mm-f-2-8-enlarging-lens-from-japan-e0309","title":"w\/Case【Top Mint】Nikon EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 Enlarging Lens from Japan #E0309","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0px auto; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); box-shadow: rgba(32, 84, 147, 0.08) 0px 4px 16px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(15, 76, 129) 0%, rgb(47, 111, 178) 55%, rgb(127, 179, 230) 100%); padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(184, 208, 232);\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:34px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e       Peekaboo Japan\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:#eaf4ff;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n Specialty Store for Used Manual Focus Lenses from Japan\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 26px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 26px; text-align: center; background: rgb(247, 251, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#173b63\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikon EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 Enlarging Lens from Japan #E0309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 26px; background: rgb(248, 251, 254); border-left: 5px solid rgb(47, 111, 178); padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n About This Item\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;color:#4f6780;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n Carefully inspected used manual focus lens from Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n We specialize in pre-owned cameras and lenses and inspect each item carefully before listing and before shipment.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Appearance\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n 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.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Condition\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n The lens has been tested and confirmed to work properly.\n \u003cul style=\"margin:12px 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAperture ring clicks properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAperture blades move smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n Please note that this is a used manual focus lens, so minor signs of age or use may be present.\u003cbr\u003e\n Normal mechanical feel is expected for a pre-owned vintage lens.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003e\n Optical System\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo haze or fog\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNo balsam separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n The optics are clear and suitable for normal shooting.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003eLens\u003cbr\u003eFront cap\u003cbr\u003eDedicated case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything shown in the photos is included in the package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Enlarging Lens (Darkroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/b\u003e 39mm screw thread (standard enlarger mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatible Equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e Enlargers with 39mm lens boards; cameras via M39 helicoid\/bellows adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Negative Format:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm (24 × 36 mm) and smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/2.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Elements in 4 Groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Double-Gauss type, optimized for flat-field close-range work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLens Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikon multi-layer coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAperture Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Click-stopped aperture ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus Type:\u003c\/b\u003e None (focus by enlarger or helicoid\/bellows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical Working Aperture:\u003c\/b\u003e f\/5.6 - f\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Darkroom printing, macro and close-up photography, film scanning\/digitizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEquivalent on APS-C (1.5x, camera use):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dcecff 0%, #f4f9ff 100%);padding:14px 18px;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;\"\u003eProfessional Camera Store's Recommendation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe Nikon EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 is a high-quality enlarging lens designed for printing 35mm negatives in the darkroom. Nikon's EL-NIKKOR series earned a strong reputation among darkroom printers for crisp, even results across the whole print, and the 50mm f\/2.8 is the standard choice for full-frame 35mm negatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eEnlarging lenses are designed to deliver a flat field, meaning sharpness is maintained from the center to the edges of a flat negative and print. The EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 uses a six-element, four-group design that gives clean detail, good contrast, and well-controlled distortion, exactly what is needed for faithful reproduction of film grain and fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eThe lens uses the standard 39mm screw thread found on most enlargers, so it fits easily on a lens board or adapter for a wide range of enlargers. The click-stopped aperture ring makes it simple to set and repeat exposures in dim darkroom conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBeyond the darkroom, the EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 has become popular for close-up and macro photography. Because it is optimized for short working distances and flat subjects, it performs very well on bellows units or helicoid adapters, making it excellent for photographing documents, stamps, coins, and small objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eIt is also an excellent choice for digitizing film. Mounted on a bellows or adjustable helicoid in front of a mirrorless or DSLR camera, it provides sharp, even reproduction of negatives and slides, making it an affordable alternative to dedicated macro lenses for camera scanning setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAdapting the lens to modern mirrorless cameras is straightforward using an M39 to camera mount helicoid adapter or bellows. On cameras like Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds, focus peaking and magnification make precise manual focusing easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eFor best results, enlarging lenses are typically used at around f\/5.6 to f\/8, where sharpness and evenness peak. The compact size and solid build of the EL-NIKKOR make it pleasant to work with for long printing sessions or detailed copy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWhether you are setting up a home darkroom, building a film-scanning rig, or exploring close-up photography on a budget, the Nikon EL-NIKKOR 50mm f\/2.8 is a proven, highly regarded optic that offers excellent value and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(244, 249, 255) 0%, rgb(232, 242, 252) 100%); border: 1px solid rgb(207, 224, 241); border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#173b63;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n Specialty Store for Used Cameras \u0026amp; Lenses\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.9;color:#42586e;\"\u003e\n We are a Japan-based specialty store focusing on used cameras and lenses.\u003cbr\u003e\n Our items are carefully inspected and described as accurately as possible for international buyers.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(44, 62, 80); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px 10px 4px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(214, 228, 240);\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;color:#173b63;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n Thank you very much for your understanding.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:13px;color:#6f8dad;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e\n Peekaboo Japan       \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521527484554,"sku":"20261011JPY","price":72.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/2977\/4474\/files\/s-l1600_049e976d-37a3-415c-b671-1cc5ed3d0038.jpg?v=1792511013","url":"https:\/\/peek-a-boo-camera-japan.myshopify.com\/products\/w-casenikon-el-nikkor-50mm-f-2-8-enlarging-lens-from-japan-e0309","provider":"PEEK A BOO CAMERA JAPAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}