3/14/2021 0 Comments Nikkor Lens Serial Number Chart
I purchased a lens that was outside the range of SNs they listed for it.An interesting site that lets you estimate your lens age by its serial number.I really wished Nikon had adapted a system similar to that used by Hasselblad.I know not only year but month of manufacture of every piece of Blad equipment I own by its serial number.
If this is true, then my 50mm was made in 1972, and my 28mm in 1975. Various other lesser digital and film cameras and accessories. So, what difference does it make if a lens was made in April 1992 or June 1993 Is there an expiration date on glass. I think its more relevant when you have something that you consider to be a collectible vintageantique item, to know when it was made. It does matter at times to know what batch it was produced in. Its said the 105vr that was made in japan is better built than the one from china, for instance. So many would even know because not many would notice the d marking. Also if the person selling the lens isnt knowledgeable about the lens (like on ebay), u could verify which it is by the serial. Two of my Carl Zeiss lenses actually say Made in WEST Germany. This is especially important if you are buying used equipment. This is the best list of Nikkor serial number listings I have found and if you are lucky you can narrow it down to year with most lenses. Nikon must have detailed records too, but there is no way to find out what they are. For me it IS important to know the vintage if I am buying a used AI or AIS lens, which are all I use and will ever use. ![]() To their credit, they changed it when I informed them of the SN of my lens.
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