Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E Lens

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E is a beloved pancake-style prime lens from Nikon’s classic Series E lineup—originally designed for the compact Nikon EM and FG cameras. Despite its budget branding, this lens punches well above its weight optically, delivering sharp, contrasty images with beautiful bokeh and low distortion. It’s a favorite among street photographers, travel shooters, and vintage lens fans alike.

With its f/1.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low light and produces that classic shallow depth of field look. Weighing in at just 155g, it’s one of the lightest Nikon F-mount lenses ever made, yet still features a solid metal mount and a glass optical formula that stands up even on high-resolution digital sensors when adapted.

This particular copy is in excellent condition, fully functional and optically clean where it matters most. A great fit for any Nikon film SLR, or as a fun manual-focus lens to adapt to mirrorless digital bodies.

Condition: Excellent

• Optics are clean—no haze, fungus, or coating damage
• Only minimal internal dust, typical for its age
• Focus ring is smooth and well-damped
• Aperture ring clicks cleanly through all stops
• Body shows minimal wear with no major dings or scratches
• Includes front and rear caps

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