Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI
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This lens represents the first generation of Nikon's Automatic Indexing (AI) system. It replaced the long-running "Auto" series. The 50mm f/2 was often the "kit" lens for the Nikon FM and FE cameras. While slower than the f/1.4 variant, it is legendary among enthusiasts for its exceptional sharpness, compact size, and negligible distortion. The AI coupling ridge on the back of the aperture ring allows it to communicate with the light meters of cameras like the Nikon F3 without requiring the manual "Nikon Shuffle" (rotating the aperture ring to both extremes) used on older bodies.Category
Lens