Monday, March 12, 2012

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Series E

Lens: 50mm f/1.8 Series E (black ring '79-'81, chrome ring '81-85)
This sample circa '83.







Filter size: 52mm
Close focus distance: 2 feet / 0.6 meters
Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/22
Aperture blades: 7
Depth of field scale for f/11, 16, 22, and IR focusing index.
Design: 6 elements in 5 groups

More information: Ken Rockwell

Comments: Nice little lens. I use it all the time when I travel because of its compact size. Bokeh is a little gross wide open, but nice at f/2.8 or so. Wish it focused closer.

The same optics are found in an AI-S version, some focus down to 0.45 m / 1.5 feet which would be nice. They are also found in the 50mm f/1.8 AF and AF-D lenses.

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