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Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens

Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens

Manual focus normal prime lens made for F mount SLR cameras by Nikon introduced in 1972. Identical to the original Nikkor-S 55mm f1.2 but with multi-coating. Metal construct available in black.

  • Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto (7 elements, 5 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.6m
  • Aperture blades: 7
  • Size: 74 x 50mm
  • Weight: 421g
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Nikon F

Nikon introduced their first SLR, the Nikon F, in 1959. Alongside it they unveiled a series of lenses and a new lens mount that would carry them to professional success for the next decades. To this day, all Nikon DSLRs use the Nikon F mount.

In the beginning, Nikon lenses communicated aperture information to the body using a metal coupling fork, affectionately known as "bunny ears". Soon after, Nikon began using a similar system that automatically told the camera the maximum aperture of the lens. This Automatic Indexing (AI) system stuck around for decades in lenses and is still found on Nikon's high-end professional DSLRs even though new lenses communicate this information electronically.

With only minor compatibility issues (don't use a pre-AI lens on AI bodies or modern digital cameras), Nikon F lenses and bodies are pretty much interchangeable.

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Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
17 Oct 2023 T54025 € 399 Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens Image
21 Aug 2023 E18292 € 499 Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens Image
15 Nov 2022 A75691 € 360 Nikon 55mm f1.2 Nikkor-S.C Auto Pre-AI - Lens Image