These lenses are from the deepest darkest corner of photographic history, the days before TTL metering. In 1975-77 these became the K version that had the same cosmetics as the later Ai but without the Ai coupling ring.Īi version 1977-79 Optically the same as the PC but Ai (aperture indexing) coupling ring.įrom left to right, Ai, PC, and Compensating type The PC was the first multicoated version. These were optimised to give better all round performance at the slight expense of the close focus performance. Single coated but the front element is so deeply recessed that there is no concern about flare. Generally speaking if it has the scalloped focus barrel then it is the compensating type. All three give a maximum reproduction of 1:2, 1:1 is possible with an extension ring.Ĭompensating type 1963-69 Optimised for close focus at the expense of pretty average/poor infinity performance. There have been several incarnations of this lens but the only ones of any interest are the last three incarnations. Many need converting to Ai or they can damage your camera. Disclaimer: If you're going to play with old MF Nikkors make sure they are compatible.
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