Nikon 6mm F/2.8 Nikkor AI-s Fish-eye Lens - Museum Conditions - VERY RARE!

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Nikon 6mm F/2.8 Nikkor AI-s Fish-eye Lens - Museum Conditions - VERY RARE!Nikon 6mm F/2.8 Nikkor AI-s Fish-eye Lens - Museum Conditions - VERY RARE!The Lens Serial # 629417The below information is available at the www.mir.com web site, here is thedirect link:http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/fisheyes/6mmf28.htmFisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/2.8s You are looking at one of the most gorgeous looking lens in 35mm SLRphotography a lens that can actually see behind itself ! Introduced in 1972, this lens was not just an upgradefrom the Non-Ai Nikkor Fisheye 6mm f/5.6 lens but it was completely being redesigned optically.The major difference between the two versions is, this lens has a retrofocus design which does not requiredmirror lock up in the camera section to work.It enables direct reflex viewing and metering through the lens. The Ai-S version was introduced only in early 1983.Optically, both lenses remained unchanged in its optical composition other than went through a transitional changeswhich occurred in 1977 and Ai-S during early the '80.as used in the 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye-Nikkor lense, but because of it has a wider picture angle, it offers an even more dramatic impact visually. This series of lenses were originally developed for special scientific and industrial use where wider-than-180° picture coverage is required in surveillance work, photographing the interiors of pipes, boilers, conduits, cylinder bores and other constricted areas. But in applications such as advertising and commercial photography they are used extensively for dramatic effects. The 6mm f/2.8s Fisheye-Nikkor has an automatic diaphragm, permitting thru-the-lens viewing and focusing, and is able to meter-coupled for TTL exposure control with all applicable Nikon SLR camera models. Its relatively fast f/2.8 speed is a valuable aid for photography under dim lighting conditions, or where faster shutter speeds are imperative. The lens also contains 5 built-in filters as its large, front protruding lens element makes it impossible to use any lens accessores at its front section.Interestingly, the 6mm f2.8 Fisheye Nikkor was introduced almost at the same time with the longest reach Nikkor lense - the 2,000mm f/11 Reflex Nikkor . So the Nikkor lens family has not only the longest reach in 35mm photography but also the widest picture coverage with the two lenses. However, despite its awesome wide coverage, it is not entirely a very popular lens that you can frequently find photographers using it - nothing to do with the performance of the lens nor the narrow scope of applications it can applied on. But rather from the point of view of its practical usage Firstly, it is a damn bloody expensive optic to own and next, this lens is no way an easy lens to handle as it is very bulky and damn heavy, weighing at a massive 5.2kg which has greatly restricts its portability while requiring tedious setup to shoot pictures. Lastly, since it is not an entirely day to day usage optic lens, it is only made available through special order. This lens serves more like a status lens rather than a viable commercial application lense for photography. Whatever it is, for those who wishes to achieve certain optical objectives and if price is not an important issue, it does fulfill many objectives such as situations where you need a high performance wideangle lens with extreme wide coverage to use for low available light photography, or fulfilling scientific and researchers aspirations, this lens is indeed a dream lens for them. Anyway, just for the record, this extraordinary Fisheye-Nikkor lense remains as the widest lens available among all wideangles regardless it is fisheyes or true wideangles in 35mm photography, even up to today.fisheye lenses - produces circular image on the film. * Bright f/2.8 aperture is a valuable aid in photographing in dim light or when faster shutter speeds are imperative. * Through-the-lens viewing and metering at full aperture and meter-coupling ridge. * Close focusing down to 0.25m (0.9 ft.). * Convenient operation, thanks to a cantilevered lens stand/tripod mounting socket which supports both camera and lens. * Easy filter interchange - 5 filters (skylight, medium yellow, deep yellow, orange, and red) are built into a revolving turret inside the lens. * For scientific and industrial applications, and special effects when shooting portraits architecture and interiors, etc.Focal length/Aperture: 6mm f/2.8Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groupsPicture angle: 220°Diaphragm: AutomaticAperture scale: f/2.8-f/22 on' both standard and aperture-direct-readout scalesExposure measurement: Via full aperture method; meter coupling ridge provided for Al cameras and meter coupling shoe for non-AI camerasDistance scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 0.25m (0.9 ft.) to infinity (oo)Weight : 5,200gDimensions: 236mm dia. x 171mm long (overall); 160mm extension from lens flangeFilters: Built-in: skylight (L1BC), medium yellow (Y 48), deep yellow (Y52); orange (056), and red (R60)Front lens cap : Slip-onLens hood : None; Lens case :Trunk caseUsable teleconverter: TC-200, TC-201Mechanical Problems: NoneAuction Includes:Nikkor 6mm Lens , Caps , Trunk Case & Keys , Manual,Original Warrante, .Glass/Optic: Gorgeous Front Glass, A very Very minor Coating mark on rear element not visible without a mignifing glass.If you Back in October 2013 I have Sold a lens like this one on ebay in Much more used Shape for $75000 USD.This one its in Near Perfect condition, there for I`m expecting to get More money.from a 1 to 10 Rating I would Give this items a 9-1/2.in AMAZING CONDITIONS, and in perfect Working Order.Please Check all my Pictures above for exact conditions.You will get exactly what you see on the Photos above.We accept any major credit card through paypal.comWe ship priority mail domestic & priority mail international1 business day upon request we can also ship via fedex, ups14 days Return policy, if item is not as described. You are purchasing EXACTLY what you see in the pictures! Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back, Email me if you have any questions.Thank you for browsing our eBay store by Villagegoodies.We strive to provide excellent customers service to our buyers.Tell us how we doing, please email or call us with any suggestions or complaintCALL US AT 213 446 1771 or use "ask a question" link on bottom of this pageEvery buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back read more

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