Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/1.4 | Manual Focus Prime Lens | F-Mount | MINT

• Brand: Nikon

• Condition: Used

• Name: Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/1.4

• Type: Manual Focus Prime Lens

• Mount: Nikon F-Mount (Pre-AI, can be converted)

• CPB Lens Code: JAPL5

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

• Aperture Range: f/1.4 – f/16 (7-blade diaphragm)

• Focus: Manual focus

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6 m (2 ft)

• Filter Thread: 52mm

The Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/1.4 (JAPL5) has been carefully inspected and cleaned by the CPB Darkroom team. Rated 8.5/10, this lens shows mild cosmetic wear but is optically and mechanically excellent. The glass is clean—free of haze, fungus, or scratches—and both the focus and aperture rings turn smoothly.

Introduced in the late 1960s, the Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f/1.4 is a fast, all-metal standard lens built with classic Nikon engineering. It’s known for its creamy rendering wide open, strong subject separation, and excellent sharpness stopped down. A superb choice for portraits, low-light scenes, or anyone who enjoys the character of vintage glass.

This lens uses Nikon’s original F-mount and is compatible with most Nikon film SLRs and select digital bodies (manual exposure/focus only). Being a pre-AI lens, it may require conversion for safe use on certain Nikon models.

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At CPB Darkroom, all lenses are thoroughly tested for optical clarity, mechanical precision, and aperture accuracy. Our inventory is sourced from Japan and India, and many pieces are film-tested to confirm real-world performance.

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