Nikon F50 SLR & AF Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Nikon F50 SLR & AF Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Lens – Film Tested

Lens: AF Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Lens

Film speed settings: 25-5000 ISO DX, 6-6400 ISO Manual

Film Format: 35mm

Lens Mount: Nikon F-Mount

Shutter: 30to 1/2000 sec

Aperture: f/4.0 to f/22

Focusing: Manual & Auto TTL Phase Detection

Light Meter: Battery Powered

Battery: 2CR5

Flash: Hot Shoe & Built in

Year: 1994 - Onwards

Country: East Germany

The good:

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus ring is smooth and accurate.

·         Film transport arm is smooth and solid.

·         Flash works as expected.

The less good:

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         The hand grip is a bit sticky, as is the norm with these cameras.

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Nikon F50