Your thoughts on Nikkor 50/1.8 AI-S Japanese pancake version

[dourbalistar]

Which would make it great for street photography then.

To be fair, the other 50/1.8 pancakes have a 140 degree focus throw.

Source: Nikon Lenses

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


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[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.02.17 Roll #299-07000-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.09.20 Roll #318-07459-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.11.10 Roll #320-07547-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.10.29 Roll #319-07507-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.11.18 Roll #321-07565-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.06.04 Roll #309-07179-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.07.17 Roll #315-07332-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.07.28 Roll #316-07417-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.08.10 Roll #317-07400-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.09.20 Roll #318-07464-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.11.18 Roll #321-07584-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.02.17 Roll #299-07001-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.07.03 Roll #310-07208-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


2022.09.20 Roll #318-07470-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

The 0.45m minimum focus distance comes in handy sometimes.

Nikon FM2n, AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8S, Kentmere Pan 400, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 5.5 minutes.


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[Rob-F]

Why is the "long nose" known by that name?

 

[dourbalistar]

Why is the "long nose" known by that name?

Probably somewhat of a misnomer, kind of like how the pancake is not quite pancake? That said, this article cites the long nose's "...recessed element proved to be quite a discerning factor for this lens giving its name."

Nikon Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 Longnose Lens Review – The Forgotten Favorite

A brief review of the Nikon Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 Longnose standard prime lens. With sample photos, history, and specifications.

casualphotophile.com

Richard Haw's repair article also details some of the differences between other 50mm f/1.8 Ai-S variants:

Repair: Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Ai-S (Long-Nose)

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richardhaw.com

 

[Rob-F]

Great articles, thanks for the links! After reading over this thread a few times I managed to find the one with a serial number that starts with a 2, and focuses to .45M, for $99 from a seller in Japan (plus $30 shipping). The ad said it has some dust, but no separation, fog or fungus. Other comparable ones from Japan were about half again as expensive, or even double, so I think mine will have some cosmetic issues. I'm looking forward to receiving it!