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Nikkor Ai 50mm f1.8

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52mm

Nikon Ai

f2-f22

.6 meters

n/a

1978

Eos 6D - Full Frame

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     This lens is often referred to as the 'long nose' Ai Nikkor 50mm f1.8.    It was the standard kit lens in 1978-79.    It is built like a typical late non-Ai lens.   The optical design is simplified compared to the 50mm f2.

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f1.8

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f1.8 - vignette & distortion

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great flare control

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f1.8 & f2.8 - 100% crops -very sharp

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f16

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f1.8

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f16

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