This was my very first Nikon lens. I purchased it new in January 1972 with chrome Nikon F body 7269579 and Photomic FTN finder 749329. I paid 1,750 Swiss francs for camera and lens. Taking inflation in account that would be 4,675 Swiss Francs today!
NIKKOR-H Auto 1:1.8 f=85mm No.244142
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- «Nippon Kogaku Japan»
- production year 1971
- 6 elements in 4 groups, picture angle 28°30′
- black front ring, filter ∅ 52mm
- lens data engraved outside filter threads
- distance scale graduated in meters and feet from 1m (3.5 ft.) to infinity (∞)
- «LENS MADE IN JAPAN» on focusing ring («M» with vertical sides)
- milled aperture setting ring
- aperture scale f/1.8 to f/22, 6 iris blades
- bayonet fixed by 5 slot screws
- dimensions approx. 72mm ∅ x 70mm
- weight approx. 420g
- Nikon 52mm snap-on front lens cap
- Nikon LF-1 rear lens cap
- Nikon HN-7 52mm screw-in lens hood, «85/1.8 80~200/4.5»
- NIKKOR L39 52mm screw-in filter, black rim
- matches Nikon F 7269574
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