For Sale Boxed Nikon Nikkor-O 35mm 35mm F2 AI-Converted Nikon F Mount Lens

[davela]

I am selling a very nice Nikon 35mm F2 Nikon F mount lens. This lens is in very good condition optically and mechanically. The glass condition is superb. The focus travel is a bit more resistant to movement than most vintage Nikon lenses I have owned (which are usually somewhat loose feeling), but it is quite acceptable in my view (some prefer a smoother more defined action).

Although I am not an expert, I think this lens had what is called a non-factory AI conversion. The party that converted the lens also, apparently, very neatly painted over the words "Nikkor-O" and "Nikon" on the front ring with matching black touch-up paint, I assume this was part of their effort to "transform" the lens into the AI version - that is what I suspect at least. One could probably remove this paint if desired (It's only noticeable with close inspection - I just noticed this when I was taking photos to post it here), but there is no real reason to - the lens looks and works great!

The lens is sold with the original box with matched serial number and with a warranty from 1972 provided by the retailed that sold it in Hong Kong. The warranty card also also has a matching serial number. The lens comes with lens caps, probably not original, but marked as Nikon.

This lens takes incredible pictures and I have attached a few (Rincon Beach, CA and Kodacolor). This lens is really a classic now, and deservedly so.

Priced to sell: $85 plus shipping

 

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[John_Nikon_F]

The reason the "NIKKOR-O" and "Nikon" inscriptions were painted over, was to make it possible to import the lens into the United States back then. Apparently, the US government at the time was a bit more strict about importing goods than they are now.

Anyway, that would be a typical repair shop AI notch job. I'm kinda surprised they didn't paint the notch black, though.

GLWS.

-J

 

[RalphLambrecht]

I am selling a very nice Nikon 35mm F2 Nikon F mount lens. This lens is in very good condition optically and mechanically. The glass condition is superb. The focus travel is a bit more resistant to movement than most vintage Nikon lenses I have owned (which are usually somewhat loose feeling), but it is quite acceptable in my view (some prefer a smoother more defined action).

Although I am not an expert, I think this lens had what is called a non-factory AI conversion. The party that converted the lens also, apparently, very neatly painted over the words "Nikkor-O" and "Nikon" on the front ring with matching black touch-up paint, I assume this was part of their effort to "transform" the lens into the AI version - that is what I suspect at least. One could probably remove this paint if desired (It's only noticeable with close inspection - I just noticed this when I was taking photos to post it here), but there is no real reason to - the lens looks and works great!

The lens is sold with the original box with matched serial number and with a warranty from 1972 provided by the retailed that sold it in Hong Kong. The warranty card also also has a matching serial number. The lens comes with lens caps, probably not original, but marked as Nikon.

This lens takes incredible pictures and I have attached a few (Rincon Beach, CA and Kodacolor). This lens is really a classic now, and deservedly so.

Priced to sell: $85 plus shipping

I love these old Nikkors;they have character but you are selling it too cheap.

 

[darkroommike]

I love these old Nikkors;they have character but you are selling it too cheap.

Ralph, I got mine with a factory AI ring conversion for about $150 (it was actually a straight swap for a Nikonos II of unknown condition). I think the price is right.

 

[keithostertag]

I'm not that familiar with the mounting system, but if this will work same as any AI lens (on my Nikon D40X) then I will take it. PM sent.

 

[ndavidson2]

PM sent as well.

 

[davela]

John,

Thanks for the information regarding the paint and the customs issues from days past. I'm old enough to remember those days somewhat, but I was too poor then to own a Nikon lens even though I crossed the border occasionally. I do remember that customs officers usually inspected all suitcases etc. and I remember my Dad who traveled a lot for work worried so much about tariffs being levied repeatedly on Japanese manufactured goods that he never took a camera with him abroad.

Ralph: the prices are certainly good for what they are - at the very low end of the current range for these items - a bargain. I know for instance that I could get somewhat higher prices for these on eBay, and probably net a little more even after their huge fees, but I'd prefer to sell them here for a little less.

-- David

 

[davela]

sold