About this camera.
The legendary fast fifty — the Nikon Nikkor AI 50mm f/1.2. One of the fastest standard lenses Nikon ever produced for the F-mount, the 50mm f/1.2 delivers a uniquely dreamy, glowing rendering wide open that transitions to razor-sharp across the frame stopped down. A genuinely special lens for portrait and available-light work. Minor disclosure: there is some coating loss on the rear element and minor blemishes, as is common with well-used examples of this era. Glass is otherwise clean and clear, and the lens produces superb results in real-world shooting.
Specifications
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2
- Mount: Nikon AI F-Mount (fits all modern Nikon F-mount and Z-mount with adapter)
- Focus: Manual helical, minimum focus ~0.5m
- Aperture: f/1.2 to f/16
- Elements: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Filter thread: 52mm
- Format: 35mm full-frame coverage
- Year: c.1978
Condition
- Cosmetic: Excellent cosmetic condition overall. Lens glass clean and clear.
- Functional: Fully working — smooth aperture and focusing throughout the range. Comes with both front and rear lens caps and a UV filter.
- Very minor coating loss on the rear element and minor blemishes as disclosed — minimal impact on images, produces superb results.
Included
- Nikon Nikkor AI 50mm f/1.2 lens
- Front lens cap
- Rear lens cap
- UV filter (52mm)
In short
A rare, fast, iconic Nikon lens at a competitive price. The rear element coating loss is minimal and honestly disclosed — this lens produces superb images and is a joy to shoot with at any aperture. Comes complete with caps and filter.
