Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 - Good Condition | Classic Standard Prime in Nikon F Mount

The Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 is a beautifully crafted standard prime from Nikon's legendary Nikkor lens lineage — a lens that delivers exceptional sharpness, natural colour rendition, and a smooth, organic rendering quality that has made it a firm favourite among film photographers and vintage lens enthusiasts alike. The 50mm focal length is the most natural and versatile perspective in photography, delivering images that closely match the human eye's field of view — making it an ideal choice for portraits, street photography, and everyday shooting. Fast, compact, and superbly built, the Nikkor 50mm f/2 remains one of the most satisfying standard primes in the entire Nikon F mount ecosystem. Serial number SR 3544548.

Key Features

• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and pleasing background separation
• Nikon F mount — compatible with all Nikon F mount film and digital bodies
• Legendary Nikkor optical quality — sharp, contrasty, and beautifully rendered
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal construction of the highest quality
• Multi-coated optics for excellent contrast and colour accuracy

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"The Nikkor 50mm f/2 is one of those lenses that Nikon photographers keep coming back to. It sits in a sweet spot between the faster f/1.4 and the more compact f/1.8 — offering a genuinely excellent optical performance in a well-balanced and satisfying package. On any Nikon film body or modern mirrorless via adapter, it produces images with a natural quality that is immediately recognisable as Nikkor."

What's Included

• Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 lens
• Front and rear lens caps (if available)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: Nikkor 50mm f/2
• Serial Number: SR 3544548
• Mount: Nikon F
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m
• Filter Thread: 52mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition