EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

Birth of the N Series

In the late 1970s, optical design of EL Nikkor lenses was modified and a gradual shift to the "N" series, the exteriors of which were changed to take darkroom operation into consideration, was began. In 1979, the EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8 was reborn as the EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N with even better optical performance.

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Perfect Condition

As a reference for all worldwide Nikkor lens collectors, I will show you a complete set of the lens in perfect condition.

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

The lens cap just sits on top of the lens. Early caps did not have the Nikon logo. Later caps have the Nikon logo on them. There are two types of sponge cushions: round and square.

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

Specifications

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

Focal length :  52.0 mm
Max. aperture :  f/2.8
Min. aperture :  f/16
Lens construction :  6 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  8X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 20X
Picture angle :  41° (at 8X)
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Subject size :  43.2 mm⌀ (24 X 36 mm)
Filter size :  d=40.5 mm p=0.5 mm
Mount :  Leica L39 screw mount
Length :  39 mm
Diameter :  51 mm
Weight :  105 g
Actual weight :  105.0 g   (No. 2227422)
Actual weight :  105.5 g   (No. 2231066)

Release date :  June 1979
Price :
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1979)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1980)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1982)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1984)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1985)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (1987)
  14,200 Japanese YEN (December 1988)
  12,900 Japanese YEN (April 1989)
  12,900 Japanese YEN (1990)
  12,900 Japanese YEN (July 1991)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (October 1991)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (1993)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (1999)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (2003)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (2004)
  14,800 Japanese YEN (2005)

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N Lens Construction

Position of EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

For many photographers, I think the first photo enlargement lens they bought was a 50mm lens. The EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N lens was good for them and reasonably priced. Please see the price at the time of 1984.
Therefore, among all EL Nikkor lenses, 50mm 2.8N was sold in large numbers. You can find a lot of EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N lens in the current used camera market.

Source is from the Nikon Price List (October 1st, 1984).
The price is Japanese YEN.

EL Nikkor	Price (YEN)	Film Formats
40mm F4N	29,000	35mm
50mm F2.8N	14,200	35mm
50mm F4N	9,000	35mm
63mm F2.8N	24,100	35mm Micro, 35mm
75mm F4N	16,400	6x6cm
80mm F5.6N	21,000	6x6cm, 6x7cm
105mm F5.6N	27,500	6x9cm

Ikuo Mori

The EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N lens was designed by Mr. Ikuo Mori, an engineer of Nippon Kogaku. Mori-san is famous as a designer of NIKKOR 13mm F5.6 lens.
Mori-san designed the EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N lens by improving the EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8 lens designed by Mr. Zenji Wakimoto.

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

The EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N is a compact, high-resolution lens designed by the great lens designer, Mr. Ikuo Mori. Everyone will admire the excellent performance of this lens.

EL Nikkor 50mm F2.8N

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