K-lenses ?
Hello, especially to the Japanese native speakers!
I am discussing with Roland Vink the identifications of Nikon lenses for the Nikon F mount. The first lenses are called 'A' lenses, probably referring to the 'automatic aperture', which was a sophisticated feature in those days (1960's). The next generation of lenses are called the 'C' lenses, (again) probably referring to the coating used on all elements in all lenses. Then there are the 'K'-lenses, which had a new design (black rubber focussing ring). I think the 'K' stands for 'konnichi-teki' or 'kindai-teki', which means 'modern' in the sense of 'new'. Some Nikon authors are using 'new' for these series of lenses. After these lenses the AI-lenses were introduced. Please, can a Japanese member explain if this assumption is correct or if the 'K' is referring to something else.
Many thanks,
nico
www.nicovandijk.net
I am discussing with Roland Vink the identifications of Nikon lenses for the Nikon F mount. The first lenses are called 'A' lenses, probably referring to the 'automatic aperture', which was a sophisticated feature in those days (1960's). The next generation of lenses are called the 'C' lenses, (again) probably referring to the coating used on all elements in all lenses. Then there are the 'K'-lenses, which had a new design (black rubber focussing ring). I think the 'K' stands for 'konnichi-teki' or 'kindai-teki', which means 'modern' in the sense of 'new'. Some Nikon authors are using 'new' for these series of lenses. After these lenses the AI-lenses were introduced. Please, can a Japanese member explain if this assumption is correct or if the 'K' is referring to something else.
Many thanks,
nico
www.nicovandijk.net
