Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
The Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8, serial number 1117430, is a compact and lightweight manual focus prime lensdeveloped as part of Nikon’s budget-conscious Series E lineup. Despite its modest origins, the 50mm f/1.8 Series E is known for its excellent optical performance, sharpness, and beautiful rendering—making it a favorite among photographers shooting film or adapting vintage lenses to digital systems.
This particular version features the metal barrel construction, made in Japan, and is compatible with any Nikon F-mount camera, including many DSLRs in manual mode.
Key Features
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Focal Length: 50mm – ideal for portraits, street, and everyday photography
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Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 – excellent for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
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Mount: Nikon F-mount – compatible with manual and digital Nikon bodies (manual exposure/focus on DSLRs)
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Focus Type: Manual focus
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Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
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Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
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Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m (2 feet)
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Filter Thread: 52mm
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Build: All-metal body (early version), compact and durable
What’s Included
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Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 lens (Serial No. 1117430)
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Front and rear lens caps
Condition
Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, no haze or fungus, and smooth focus and aperture rings. Minor cosmetic wear may be visible on the barrel, consistent with age and use.
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Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
The Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8, serial number 1117430, is a compact and lightweight manual focus prime lensdeveloped as part of Nikon’s budget-conscious Series E lineup. Despite its modest origins, the 50mm f/1.8 Series E is known for its excellent optical performance, sharpness, and beautiful rendering—making it a favorite among photographers shooting film or adapting vintage lenses to digital systems.
This particular version features the metal barrel construction, made in Japan, and is compatible with any Nikon F-mount camera, including many DSLRs in manual mode.
Key Features
-
Focal Length: 50mm – ideal for portraits, street, and everyday photography
-
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 – excellent for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
-
Mount: Nikon F-mount – compatible with manual and digital Nikon bodies (manual exposure/focus on DSLRs)
-
Focus Type: Manual focus
-
Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
-
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
-
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m (2 feet)
-
Filter Thread: 52mm
-
Build: All-metal body (early version), compact and durable
What’s Included
-
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 lens (Serial No. 1117430)
-
Front and rear lens caps
Condition
Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, no haze or fungus, and smooth focus and aperture rings. Minor cosmetic wear may be visible on the barrel, consistent with age and use.
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Description
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 – Manual Focus Lens
The Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8, serial number 1117430, is a compact and lightweight manual focus prime lensdeveloped as part of Nikon’s budget-conscious Series E lineup. Despite its modest origins, the 50mm f/1.8 Series E is known for its excellent optical performance, sharpness, and beautiful rendering—making it a favorite among photographers shooting film or adapting vintage lenses to digital systems.
This particular version features the metal barrel construction, made in Japan, and is compatible with any Nikon F-mount camera, including many DSLRs in manual mode.
Key Features
-
Focal Length: 50mm – ideal for portraits, street, and everyday photography
-
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 – excellent for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field
-
Mount: Nikon F-mount – compatible with manual and digital Nikon bodies (manual exposure/focus on DSLRs)
-
Focus Type: Manual focus
-
Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
-
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
-
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m (2 feet)
-
Filter Thread: 52mm
-
Build: All-metal body (early version), compact and durable
What’s Included
-
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 lens (Serial No. 1117430)
-
Front and rear lens caps
Condition
Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, no haze or fungus, and smooth focus and aperture rings. Minor cosmetic wear may be visible on the barrel, consistent with age and use.
