Rare vintage Nikon rangefinder macro at 5cm f/3.5, one of the earliest Nikkor macro optics with collector significance.
The Nikon Micro-Nikkor 5cm f/3.5 is a rare vintage macro lens for the Nikon rangefinder system, one of the earliest Nikkor macro optics produced. The 5cm designation uses the pre-metric centimetre notation for the 50mm focal length, dating the lens to Nikon's earliest rangefinder era.
The macro design provides close-focusing capability optimised for the Nikon rangefinder mount, with the quality optics that established Nikkor's reputation for precision. The slow f/3.5 aperture indicates optimisation for macro sharpness rather than general-purpose speed.
Build quality is vintage Nikon rangefinder standard with quality metal construction and precision focusing. The rangefinder-mount macro lens is unusual — most macro lenses were designed for SLR use — making this a distinctive and rare Nikkor optic.
The Micro-Nikkor 5cm f/3.5 is an extremely rare collector lens commanding premium prices. The combination of rangefinder mount, macro capability, and the early Nikkor heritage makes it a significant piece of Nikon optical history sought by serious collectors.