Nikon Nikkor-N Auto 35mm f1.4

The Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 is widely regarded as a true Nikon classic. When launched in 1970 it was a very advanced lens. It is the first Nikkor to be fully multicoated on all lens surfaces. Early versions lack the ".C" designation even though it is fully multicoated. It was only the second Nikkor to employ the floating elements for close range correction (CRC) which ensures consistent sharpness at infinity and close range.

Version Serial no Date Screws Engraving Notes
C 254001 < 254003 > 1970 - 5- LMIJ Prototype lens with different serial number. Appears identical to prodution lens.
C 350001 < 350004 – 352697 > May70 - 1971 5- LMIJ Early batch engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan". Nine aperture blades. First Nikkor with fully multicoated lenses and the second with CRC.
C 360001 < 360146 – 368727 > 1971 - 1973 5- LMIJ Engraved "Nikon".
C 370001 < 370090 – 376927 > 377067 1973 - Jan76 5+ LMIJ Engraved with ".C" designation to indicate mulicoating. Cross point screws now used. Number of aperture blades reduced from 9 to 7.

Version	Serial no	Date	Screws	Engraving	Notes
C	254001 < 254003 >	1970 -	5-	LMIJ	Prototype lens with different serial number. Appears identical to prodution lens.
C	350001 < 350004 – 352697 >	May70 - 1971	5-	LMIJ	Early batch engraved "Nippon Kogaku Japan". Nine aperture blades. First Nikkor with fully multicoated lenses and the second with CRC.
C	360001 < 360146 – 368727 >	1971 - 1973	5-	LMIJ	Engraved "Nikon".
C	370001 < 370090 – 376927 > 377067	1973 - Jan76	5+	LMIJ	Engraved with ".C" designation to indicate mulicoating. Cross point screws now used. Number of aperture blades reduced from 9 to 7.

Links

Lens in collection of Richard de Stoutz

NASA version at Photography in Malaysia site

Development of 35/1.4 at Nikon site