Nikon's compact AI-S fifty at f/2 — a sharp, affordable standard prime from the manual focus era.
The Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 Ai-S is a compact manual-focus standard prime from Nikon's Ai-S series — slightly slower than the f/1.8 but more compact. Nikon F mount.
50mm focal length. f/2 maximum aperture. Ai-S metering coupling. Manual focus. Nikon F mount.
The Nikkor 50mm f/2 Ai-S is the compact member of Nikon's 50mm prime range — smaller and lighter than the f/1.4 or f/1.8 at one stop cost. Ai-S specification (introduced 1981) added improved coupling and aperture linearity for auto-exposure. Popular for adapted mirrorless use.
On the used market the Nikkor 50mm f/2 Ai-S is a compact classic prime. Condition checks: Ai-S coupling, aperture blades. Nikon F mount.