Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

Re: Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (nikonnl) — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:22:47 GMT

There are a few lenses around #1929xx with a misengraving. Here is one more!

Regards,
Nico

Re: Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (Chamster) — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:54:26 GMT

I have heard some lenses of the Noct-Nikkor had printing errors. I saw this today for the first time!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-AI-S-1-2-58mm-Noc-f-Nikkor-Noct-Nikkor_W0QQitemZ370049331194QQihZ024QQcategoryZ107925QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (nikonnl) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:35:37 GMT

I think so Chamster. Unless you have an extremely rare object (very first or only sample) the most versatile will be(come) the most popular.
Nico

Re: Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (Chamster) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 07:04:30 GMT

Hi Nico,

Many thanks for the reply. I definitely agree about the more versatility of the AIS version & its popularity for practical use. Does this correlate with the collectibility?

Re: Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (nikonnl) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:08:21 GMT

Hi, if - for you - collecting = investing you should keep both versions. The last version is more popular as it fits more cameras, unless you have a very low serial number of the first version. I have never seen differences in images taken with both versions. Most people are mystifying this lens, because of its high price, hand polished front lens and rarety. I prefer the last version of the 50mm/1.2, which equals the Noct and - in some situations - is even better.
nico

Noct-Nikkor - Which version is more collectible?

feeds@yuku.com (Chamster) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:43:36 GMT

As you know there are 2 versions of this lens, AI & AIS. As per Bjorn Rorslett optically there are no major differences despite the differences in the aperture blades (7 vs 9). For usage I suspect it would be the AIS version because of the newer coatings etc. I have owned 3 AIS versions and they have all been perfect. I have never owned an AI version as yet.

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