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[daveFM2]

Was scanning eBay for Nikon stuff and my eye was caught by an ad from a US seller of a 50 f1.2 AIS in as new condition. Got out my two Nikon compendiums to read the technical details, now am wondering how it performs in real world. Also ordered from B&H a UV filter and Nikon lens hood. Thanks.


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[Merco_61]

Like so many AiS lenses, it handles adverse lighting better than the Ai versions did, but the shorter focus throw makes it a bit harder to focus accurately.

 

What hood did you get for it? HS-12 or HR-2?

[daveFM2]

Got an HR-2 on order.


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[Brian]

The Ais version has more aperture blades than the older Ai version.

 

Agree about the short focus throw- I have an easier time with my older 55/1.2 Ai than the 50/1.2 Ais. The latter is sharper across the entire frame, the 55/1.2 is sharp across the center 2/3rds of the frame.

 

I use an HS-7, made for the 58/1.2- got the hood cheap in the box. I've never noticed a problem using it. Wish I had the 58/1.2 to go with it!

[Merco_61]

I didn't remember the 9 vs 7 aperture blades, probably because I seldom close a fast 50 down enough that it matters.