According provided by lens Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm (AI-Converted version) many thanks to Oleg, and for the original (not converted lens) many thanks to the store www.fotika.com.ua.
Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1 review: 1.4 f = 50mm
Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm is Non-ai the lens and without its alteration (AI-conversion) there will be problems when trying to install it on certain CZK Nikon, information on this subject can be found in the section Pre-ai.
The first lens that I visited in the review was already redone for the AI type, and I used it on cameras without any problems Nikon D700Nikon AF N8008s и Nikon D80... The second one - without conversion, I could use it only on Nikon D40 (this camera does not have a rheostat ring, and the end position lever can be “hidden”). Nikkor-SC 1.4 / 50 is a manual lens without microprocessor contacts, and therefore it can be difficult when working on certain Nikon cameras, first of all, the difficulties relate to metering exposure and focusing convenience. How to work with such lenses on any Nikon digital signal center is described in detail in the section 'Using older lenses on Nikon cameras'.
View of the lens Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
Main technical characteristics of Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm:
| Name of instances from review | Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm 1535847 and 1500067 |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 52 mm, metal thread for filters |
| Body materials | All parts of the lens housing are made of metal. |
| Focal length | 50 mm, EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 75 mm, EGF for Nikon CX cameras is 135 mm |
| Diagonal viewing angles | 46 ° for FX cameras, 31 ° for DX cameras |
| Zoom ratio | 1 X (this is a fixed lens without the ability to change the focal length) |
| Designed by | for Nikon film cameras with Nikon F mount |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 non-rounded petals, at F / 2.0, the petals form a notch |
| Tags | marking on the focus ring with the focusing distance in meters and feet, depth of field scale for F / 4, F / 8, F / 11, F / 16. Label for working in the infrared spectrum (red dot near the depth of field scale). Ring with aperture values, there are marks for F / 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16. |
| Diaphragm | from f / 1.4 to f / 16. The lens has an aperture ring (Non-G - lens type) |
| MDF (minimum focusing distance) | 0.6 m, maximum magnification ratio 1: 8 |
| The weight | 325 g |
| Optical design | 7 elements in 5 groups. The lens does not use special optical elements. Lens versions
Use the same optical design. |
| Lens hood | Metal hood Nikon HN-5 or HS-1. The HS-1 lens hood has an interesting way of attaching with latches, at the same time it is screwed into the thread under the filters. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. The protective cover cannot be installed when the hood is installed in the working position. If you set the hood in transport mode, then the protective cover is still installed. |
| Transportation | Using the Nikon LF-1 back cover and front cover. The front cover has an old design with metal bolts. |
| Period | from 1973 to 1974, subsequently replaced by Nikon Nikkor-S 50mm 1: 1.4 (K, PRE-AI). |
| Manufacturer country | LENS MADE in JAPAN |
Fifty fifty Nikon class 50 / 1.4 have a huge history. The Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1 version: 1.4 f = 50mm (from this review) was produced from about 1973 to 1974 and is a modification Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm with the addition of a special multi-coating called 'NIC' - Nikon Integrated Coating. Actually, the letter 'C'means'Coating 'is enlightenment, and the letter'S'means'Septem '- seven lenses in the optical design of the objective.
Original (non-AI-converted) Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm lens on the camera Nikon D40x... Such lenses can be installed on similar cameras without modification. The photo also shows an old-style lid with “metal temples”.
In short, try to describe the story fifty fifty / 50, you’ll get something like this line:
Nikkor-S in several modifications -> Nikkor-SC -> Nikon K MKI -> Nikon K MKII -> Nikon AI in several modifications-> Nikon AI-S in several modifications -> Nikon AF MKI, MKII, AF D MKIII -> Nikon AF-S. Modifications usually differ in the place where the inscription is made 'Made in Japan' or 'Lens Made in Japan' or 'Made in China', as well as the number of screws that secure the rear of the lens. The very first lenses before the 1970s were named 'Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm'.
In Radozhiv you can still find an interesting article about all modifications of fifty Nikon autofocus.
View of the lens Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
It's a shame that Nikon's official website in the 'Product Archive' section has no clear information about the line of old lenses. Based on third-party sources, it can be determined that Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm has an optical scheme of 7 elements in 5 groups, while the same scheme, with some refinement, was used in subsequent Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4 lenses AI, AI-S and even Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4 AF (in all three versions MKI, MKII, 'D' MKIII).
The lens can be used on FX and DX cameras. On Nikon DX cameras EGF will be 75 mm, which is good for portrait photography.
View of the lens Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
As for the Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm itself, it is very well assembled, with a beautiful chrome insert between the aperture control ring and the focusing ring. The focusing ring rotates a little less than 180 degrees. MDF is 60 cm, while the lens has marks for focusing distance in meters and feet, depth of field scale, mark for shooting in the infrared spectrum. The F numbers and DOF lines have different colors and correspond to each other, which is typical for older Nikkor lenses. The diaphragm has 7 blades, which affects the 'nuts' in the out-of-focus area. The thread for light filters is the usual 52 mm.
Original (not converted) Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm and Nikon F6 Camera. Due to the diaphragm rheostat, this original lens cannot be installed on this camera without additional alteration of the lens or modification of the camera
'Auto' lettering means only the presence of automatic iris control (the so-called 'jump rope'). You can always aim at full f / 1.4 aperture, and when the shutter is released, the camera will automatically close the aperture to the value set using the aperture control ring. After releasing the shutter, the camera will reopen it to f / 1.4.
Enlightenment of the front lens of the Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm lens
The lens has a pronounced coating of its lenses, but this will not protect it from hares and glare in the backlight. The sample from my review lacks sharpness for comfortable shooting at F / 1.4, but at F / 2.8 the lens already becomes very sharp. In general, Nikkor-SC creates a pleasant drawing, good contrast and can be used for any leisurely creative shooting.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.4G SWM and Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
Sample photos on Nikon D700 (FX):
Front portrait on Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
The parameters given in the gallery above photo:
Everything is filmed on Nikon D700 using protective filter Citiwide UV 52mm. On camera JPEG L (compression 'optimal quality'), without treatment. Functions: Control vignetting, ADL, noise reduction at slow shutter speeds, noise reduction at high ISO - were off. All shot in Picture Control mode SD (standard mode): contrast correction - 0, brightness - 0, saturation - 0, hue - 0, sharpness - position 5 out of 10. Used white balance: 'Cloudy', 'Flash', 'Auto'. Photo size has been reduced to 3 MP (2048 X 1363).
Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm and Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 1: 2 f = 5cm
Sample photos on Nikon D40 (Dx)
You can download RAW source files at this link (45 files in '.NEF' and '.JPG' format, 340 MB). All photos were taken on Nikon D40.
View of Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm on a film SLR camera Nikon AF N8008s
All Nikon 50-58 / 1.4 / 1.2 autofocus lenses
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4 AF Nikkor (first version, MK I) - the lens was produced only in Japan from 1986 to 1991
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4 AF Nikkor (second version, MK II, also known as the 'N', or the 'NEW' version) - the lens was only available in Japan from 1991 to 1995
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4D AF Nikkor (third version, MKIIIbetter known as 'D'-version) - the lens is available from 1995 to this day. There are two subversions that are no different.
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.4G AF-S Nikkor SWM (fourth version, MKIVbetter known as 'G' version) - the lens is only available in China from 2008 to this day.
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 58mm 1: 1.4G Nano Crystal Coat SWM Aspherical (version better known as'58/1.4') - the lens is only available in Japan from 2013 to this day.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm 1: 0.95 S Noct - The lens is available from 2019 to this day. Premium Lens for Mirrorless Cameras Nikon Z... It does not have automatic focus, but has a record aperture. Complex optical design with 17 elements in 10 groups, with 4 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 / 1.2 S - The lens has been produced from 2020 to the present day. Professional S-line lens for mirrorless cameras Nikon Z... Complex optical design with 17 elements in 15 groups, with 2 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements
Video review can be viewed at my youtube channel:
Conclusions
Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm - standard fix huge lens aperture and nice image quality. Like its previous version Nikkor-S, the lens creates a soft image on the F / 1.4-F / 2.0 apertures, is afraid of backlight, but this same drawback can be turned into a plus, using in a number of artistic designs.
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Definitely a Model.
Why do a review of the same thing only with different enlightenment .. I do not understand this .. yes, and the review is a bit stingy. In general, it seems to me that the quality of reviews is steadily declining over time, I understand that this is a blog, I understand that I should not make complaints, but it is true. I hope the muse will come to Arkady and everything will be a little brighter in terms of text and information.
Thank you Arkady for the great work!
You just read inattentively, because in this review the history and differences are considered, as well as examples are made on a full-format camera, which is not in the previous review. You just need to be careful and not write nonsense :)
Arkady, this could be added to the old review, I read carefully.
No, it was impossible, because this is a different lens and it deserves a separate review. Once you carefully read, then why write nonsense?
A person who does not accept minimal comments will never understand them, it makes no sense to even respond. I will read your reviews further, thanks for the work, for the consistency, thank you for the notes of avarice of the text and for what you do.
Contradict yourself. I really consistently describe the lenses, in fact, that's why this review came out, where there are separate (just separately) views of the lens itself, which allows you not to confuse it with the previous version. I will also have to repeat that there is history and there are examples for a full-frame camera. Also, please pay serious attention to everyone reading my blog. The human psyche develops in such a way that at first people get caught up in photography, including my website, but when they “recruit and read” they really become not interested in looking at such lenses, cameras, etc. this in no way replaces the need to review “boring” (for many) photographic equipment. I hope you got the message.
Arkady, I’ll add that Felix doesn’t understand that a person, when he comes in, is looking for a SPECIFIC lens, and sometimes they are very different from “almost the same”, so thank you very much for your concept of lens reviews)
That's right, Arkady. The circle of amateur photographers does not close on us, new hordes of people eager to create a photo masterpiece are coming. )) Personally, I’m relaxing on your site sincerely and am gaining something, I'm sorry there’s not enough money for everything. For me, photography is just a hobby. Successes.
Try yourself to write articles of 3000-4000 characters two or three times a week and you will realize that you were fundamentally wrong. For some reason, everyone believes that blogging is a pleasure walk. This is slave labor. And Arkady still manages to combine it with the profession of a photographer. Therefore, you would generally be silent about the quality of the reviews. Moreover, this and previous lenses were provided by the same person, which means that the time for writing reviews is very limited. Because sending / giving lenses one at a time is simply stupid. Just enter the position, and do not write presentations in the comments. Know how to write better - please. But respect other people's work above all.
I agree, I myself tried to blog regularly, then I quit - work, for sure, hellish, it takes a lot of time. Although at first it seemed that everything was easy and simple - I wrote a few paragraphs, attached a few photos and you're done. But in reality, everything is much more complicated.
Because thanks to Arkady again!
I fully join, criticism and criticism are very different things, let them do better, Arkady provided an opportunity)))
Everything is normal, sometimes optics behaves completely differently, although, it would seem, the modification is quite small.
A person who does not accept minimal comments will never understand them, it makes no sense to even respond.
You yourself confirm this :)
I accept the comments, but to say that this review could not have been written is unnecessary, and I consider it stupid on your part.
And now, Arkady, you called your opponent a fool. It does not color you. Keep yourself in control.
Like something bad!
A fool? I did not see a direct text with letters that look like the word "FOOL".
I’ll decrypt, Arkady has a house with a large panoramic window, flowerpots are standing on the windowsill. And he arranged them as he pleased. There is a neighbor IvAn whose genital organ is the least, but he claims the opposite, and to everyone and on every corner. And he says to Arkady that his flowerpots are not on that phase of the moon, they say oxygen is being allocated incorrectly from them, in the wrong direction.
…. Why this nonsense. Anyone who does not like it, or it seems that the review is not correct or not the same as we would like, then
1. We raise our heads and look exactly at the monitor, as they taught at school.
2. We take the mouse in the right hand and turn the scroll until we see the site header (you can scroll up, then down, guess 2 times)
3. And in the header of the site it is written: - Radozhiva Photoblog by Arkady Shapoval
4. And in all seriousness, we begin to understand the essence of what is happening. The author, as the leader of this project, sets out his personal thoughts and opportunities. And he will nail the flowerpots to the ceiling, turn on MUSE at full volume, and jump on a trampoline naked, like his mother George Martin, author of an arrogant series about pussy, walkers and winter)
And emu doesn’t care who looks at it and how.
Do you have a septic tank overflowing?))
the lack of a sense of humor, respect for the author, and a minimal understanding of sarcasm, robs you of many benefits in life.
“Arkady has a house with a large panoramic window; there are flowerpots on the windowsill. And he arranged them as he pleased. There is a neighbor Ivan whose sexual organ is the smallest of all, but he claims the opposite, and to everyone and at every corner. And he says to Arkady that his flowerpots are in the wrong phase of the moon, they say oxygen is released from them incorrectly, in the wrong direction. ”... Thomas and, constantly repeating about some kind of pussy, apparently very concerned about this delicate issue, begins to desperately defend Arkady, who calmly arranges his pots on the windowsill. Doing something that no one, including Arkady, asks him, he, heartfelt, also deprives itself of many benefits in life.)
Felix is a fool!
Here's what it looks like. Arkady did not call anyone a fool. Do not engage in demagogy, there is no time, and so, spend on you.
Arkady, do not pay attention to these comments. Everything that you do, you do right. By the way, I have this lens and I really like its plastic drawing. Of course, I had to redo it a little, but it's worth it. It is clear that not autofocus, but for thoughtful and unhurried shooting, as you noticed, it will give odds to many modern glasses ...
Much better than most 1.4 previously considered, as for me.
Arkady, thanks for the review! As always interesting and informative!
Do not pay attention to criticism, all creative and extraordinary personalities are criticized. It's unavoidable. If you are criticized, you have to rejoice - that means you at least give a reason for its appearance. Believe me, most people are never criticized at all.
In general, criticism is an integral part of moving towards the pinnacle of success.
Wow. Super lens. Direct 3D effect is))))
This is a well set light. But the lens is good, no doubt.
The hostess - b ... d, pie - g ... but, dumplings with her ... noah horse meat ... Somewhere I already heard that. And, this hare got drunk at the wedding of the lion foolishly yelling.
Arkady, don't pay attention. Yes, it hurts, but that's what it was designed for. Don't worry about it. If you describe each type of lens - this is an indicator of the class of the site. Precisely class. This is called: "Giving comprehensive information on the topic." They come here for this, so they watch ads, even if they are not needed, so they put “likes”.
Sincerely.
As always, thanks to you for your work. Read interesting and informative! After such reviews. So I want to run for a manual fix, but I understand that so far there is not enough experience. Good luck to you !!!
So what? it's never too late to start, the main question is whether you want to work only with afto-focus optics, then of course picking up a manual one - it will be difficult, but literally a couple of hours and everything will get used to it
it’s not funny, but without aphthofocus, the process is more pleasant
Yes, everything is fine with the reviews. I am a dilettante, for example, and I am interested in EVERYTHING, because so much detail, with knowledge of the information provided in one place on the Internet, once, twice, and managed. Arkady - thank you very much! And to every “smart guy” the question is: “Is your name by chance Avedon? Maybe Rodchenko, Newton, or at worst Cartier-Bresson? Throw off the link where you can admire your creativity and the heights of knowledge in photography, PLEASE !!! ”
I agree with Felix.
Arkady hello! You have a very interesting site. A lot - really useful information. Skeptics let them look in the Internet for at least something similar in terms of volume and availability of presentation. Technical debaters - learn the math part. Those who disagree with the author's personal impressions of working with this or that apparatus are simply ridiculous. Gentlemen! Make your site - and we'll see, chuckle. Arkady - my compliments!
Arkady hello! Do not pay attention to such comments! Your site is super! Thanks for the sensible explanation and the labor spent. According to our reviews, I bought and tried a bunch of photo equipment. Question on the photo from the review. I think you used the flash in some photos. If so, which option do you use, a stand with an umbrella or an assistant with a monopod and an umbrella?
Thanks Andrew
Here, 2 flashes were used in all photos except one (with a herringbone). One SB-900 was on an ordinary rack and illuminated from behind or from the side. The second SB-910 flashed through the umbrella held by my assistant. Everything was synchronized through Nikon CLS in TTL and M mode.
Thanks a lot for your answer! It turned out great!
But this lens used to be standard for Nikon F series and Nikkormats, and now the standard lenses are the most ... but from the entire line of the manufacturer. I myself shoot with Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm, I am very pleased with it, especially when shooting on film
recently bought this glass on ebay. the lens came from Japan in perfect condition. I was even surprised when I unpacked it, it seemed that it was new), taking into account the time of its production (from 1973 to 1974), I was generally delighted.
taking it in your hands for the first time, you really feel its quality and capacious service life. the focus ring rotates very smoothly, the diaphragm ring - with pleasant clicks.
I'm a beginner in photography and my camera is simple - nikon D3100. bought with a kit lens 18-55. after that half a ruble whale seems like a toy) this fix got up like a native. since this manual does not have a microprocessor, it works only in manual mode, but in other modes it refuses to work. set the shutter speed on the carcass, the desired value with the aperture ring, focus and voila) everything is clear. the aperture is excellent, but at f1,4, sharpness still suffers, and at f2,8 it's already super. the lens delivers only positive emotions and good results) unbreakable mechanics, metal and glass ... there is something in this. now I want to buy a TV set of the same years and quality. manual lenses turn shooting into a whole process from which you get undoubted pleasure)
I apologize for arrogance)) And can you look somewhere your work? My camera is the same and I'm thinking of buying such a lens. It is interesting to see how it draws.
Tell me, how is it indicated that becomes on the NIKON D3100 without alteration?
The D3100 will accept any 'Nikon F' mount lens without modification.
More Arkady gave a link to the article, read carefully: https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/06/nikon-ai-s-old-lens-about/
If I am not mistaken, this is almost the only site where you can read about old optics. thanks
There are a lot of sites, but this one is definitely one of the best.
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Thanks to Arkady for the review!
Filmed a couple of times on this lens, the most positive impressions remained!
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on one of the photos I saw nikon f6 - really the review will appear soon ???
That is) this is the most wonderful device that I have ever held in my hands. My youth passed with such a camera paired with 50 1.2 Nikkor AI-s. there are many scans. FAT fotik.
The girl looks like my first love. I could no longer read these pictures - the memories rolled over. Thanks to Arkady for the soulful photographs - as if I returned to the past for 15 minutes. Here I look at the pictures and I can't understand how it was possible to pump such a girl
Thanks for your review. I don’t like the fifty-fifty - half-length portraits go fine. But as soon as you try to shoot a close-up - lomography starts. eh, if there were 85ka and even with such a model, that would be cool!
there are wonderful 85 1.4 ais or 105 1.8 ais, to the extreme 105 2.5 which is not expensive and has a wonderful picture.
I want to ask, maybe my question is not in the subject, I saw what they wear fifty dollars on the canon. Tell me, can anyone taste better, is the Nikon NIKKOR-S C Auto 50mm F / 1.4 Non Ai model suitable without rework on the CANON 6D or with an adapter?
with adapter.
But what are the called adapters or the link is what it looks like? Thank you very much!
http://ali.pub/2i8d36 I ordered one on Ali
Thank you so much. Does he have a chip? Is there a chip on Ali? In Belarus, prices are $ 35 - it's a pity to give so much ((
Shiikarno! Cool photos, thanks for the review!