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Hard to say but possibly spare parts for a camera repair business? I see one box labeled “Nikon F, F2, FE/FM” and a bunch of envelopes...

I didn't realize that aspect of the F4: That seems very weird! The two main AiS features (linear aperture stop-down and a telephoto...

In a "bird in the hand" scenario, where the OP already owns the three (apparently AI'ed) Nikkors and would like to try them out on...

I stand corrected: This chart indicates that the AiS lens standard is only required for what Nikon calls "high-speed P-mode"...

Agreed, metal hoods, especially the screw-in ones (HS- in Nikon parlance) are great and reside on my lenses during travel. Often a lens...

Yes, the AiS lenses are needed for the FA's Shutter-priority and Program modes. Some criticize the FA's implementation of these modes...

I fully agree: The pixel-peeping aesthetic, where lenses are judged on microscopically defined flaws, and MTF curves are more important...

Yikes indeed! Leaving my camera gear behind somewhere while on the move (bus/train/airplane) has always been my worst nightmare. I...

Preaching to the choir! I bought a starburst filter, and an expensive camera bag, both "in store" back in the days when aside from NYC...

Exactly my experience (minus the 135/DC, which I've never tried). For the Nikkor 180/2.8, I own the AiS and AF-D versions. The AF-D is...

I'm the same: I do like the look of my "panda" bodies (F3/T champagne, silver FE2, and sliver Df) with AiS lenses. I have one pre-AI...

I don't shoot LF, but I do have one of Nikon's LF macro lenses, the Nikkor 120/5.6 AM-ED. This lens will cover 4x5 at 1:1...

I did not know that! Perusing Roland Vink’s site confirms what you say, and shows the AF-D has a 6/6 design and closer focus compared...

I know the 28/2.8 AF (non-D) is not a great lens, quite inferior to the MF version (the AF design is derived from the Series-E design)...

Nikon made around 35k of these lenses between 1959 and 1962, so not exactly rare. I don't think the collectors have descended on it...