Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Vintage Prime Portrait Lens | Nikon F (Ai)!

🎬 Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Vintage Prime Lens for Nikon F (Ai)

The Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 is one of Nikon’s most respected compact vintage primes, professionally modified for cinematography and modern video production while preserving its original optical character. This particular lens has been fully serviced, cleaned, adjusted, and re-lubricated to ensure smooth mechanical operation.

Originally introduced in 1979 as part of Nikon’s lightweight Series E lineup, this lens was designed to offer outstanding optical performance in a compact package. Although marketed as Nikon’s affordable alternative to Nikkor lenses, the optical quality quickly earned an excellent reputation among photographers. Built around a classic double-Gauss optical formula, the Series E 50mm F1.8 delivers excellent center sharpness, natural contrast, smooth background separation, and pleasing vintage rendering that has become increasingly popular among filmmakers.

This Cine Mod version has been carefully prepared for professional filmmaking:

• Aperture has been de-clicked for seamless and silent exposure adjustments during recording.
• Precision 0.8 follow focus gear installed on the focusing ring for compatibility with industry-standard follow focus systems.
• Includes an 80mm OD cine lens hood, making the lens suitable for clamp-on matte boxes and professional cine accessories.

The lens covers Full Frame sensors, making it an excellent choice for Nikon DSLR bodies, Nikon Z cameras (with adapter), RED, Blackmagic, Canon RF, Sony E, Panasonic L-Mount and many other mirrorless systems using appropriate adapters.

The optics are in very good vintage condition. The glass shows only very minor cleaning marks and light signs of age, typical for a lens of this era, with no impact on image quality. The body is also in very good cosmetic condition with normal signs of careful use. Focus operates smoothly after professional cleaning and fresh lubrication, while the de-clicked aperture ring turns smoothly throughout its entire range.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Nikon F (Ai)
• Focal Length - 50mm
• Maximum Aperture - F1.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 7
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.6m
• Filter Size - 52mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 2324276

🎬 Why Choose This Lens?

The Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 has become one of the hidden gems of vintage cinematography thanks to its compact size, reliable mechanics, beautiful color rendering and naturally smooth out-of-focus backgrounds. Its fast F1.8 aperture provides excellent low-light capability while producing attractive subject separation and cinematic depth. After professional servicing and cine modification, this lens is ready for demanding filmmaking, interviews, narrative productions, music videos, documentaries and commercial work. Full Frame coverage allows maximum flexibility across modern cinema and mirrorless camera systems while preserving the timeless Nikon vintage character that filmmakers continue to seek.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Nikon Series E 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ 0.8 MOD Follow Focus Gear (Focus Ring)
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap