Reflex-NIKKOR 50cm f5

VersionSerial noDateScrewsEngravingNotes
F171011 < 171011 – 171721 >Sep61 - 19630LMIJEarly series has lens data on slanting ring which conflicts with photomic finders.
F181011? < 181078 – 181562 >1963 - 0LMIJLens data on flat ring which clears photomic finder. New serial number block, start number possibly 181001 or 181011.
F< 181601. – 182640 > - 19660LMIJData ring with two small (screw?) holes following "50cm" and serial number. Most serial numbers followed by a dot.
F< 182841 – 183280 > 1833181966 - 19680LMIJFocal length in mm but otherwise unchanged. Serial number appears continuous with previous version.

Links

  • Collection of Richard de Stoutz
  • Article at Photography in Malaysia site