Some information on the lens.
Technical Specification for Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3~4.5s / AF Zoom Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3~4.5D wide-standard zoom lens:-
Type of lense: Autofocus Nikkor zoom lens with built-in CPU and a metal rear Nikon bayonet mount
Focal length: 24mm to 50mm (approx. 36-75mm for Nikon DX format Digital SLR camera); Maximum aperture: f/3.3; Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groups; with close focus design
Picture angle: 84° (24mm) - 46° (50mm)
Focal length scale: 24mm, 35mm and 50mm (engraved on zoom ring)
Diaphragm: Fully automatic,
Focus control: Autofocus, manual focus via manual focusing ring
Zoom control: Via rotating zoom ring
Distance scale: Graduated in meters and feet/inches from 0.6m at normal focus to infinity (OO); close focuses at its nearest distance at 0.5m at MACRO mode
Distance information: Output into camera body with CPU interface system IS NOT POSSIBLE with the early Ai-S lens but FULLY FUNCTIONAL with AF-D version
Aperture scale: f/3.3, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16 and 22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
Mount: Metal Nikon bayonet mount with CPU contacts;
Attachment size: 62mm (P=0.75mm); Meter Coupling Prong: NONE
Depth of Field Scales: NONE
Diaphragm: 7 blades
Reproduction ratio: 10.6 (normal@ 50mm); 1:8.5 maximum @0.5m 50mm setting MACRO
Minimum aperture lock: Provided. Via twist button - an alternate way to verify this early version from the AF-D version which uses slide switch design
Lens Coating: NIC (Nikon Integrated lens Coating); Possibly latter version oft he AF-D may has been treated with SIC (Nikon Super Integrated lens Coating)
Exposure measurement: Via full-aperture method with Ai cameras or cameras with CPU interface system; via stop-down method for other cameras
* Notes on optional original bayonet hood HB-3. If the hood is not attached properly, vignetting is likely to occur. To attach/detach the hood properly, make sure to hold the lens side of the hood (not the tip of the hood) when attaching/detaching.
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Infrared compensation index: Two. Provided for the 24mm and 50m focal length settings
Standard accessories: 62mm front lens cap; Rear lens cap LF-1; Original hard lens case CL-32S; CL-17 usable
Optional Accessories: 62mm screw-in filters; Bayonet hood HB-3 *; Flexible lens pouch No.62. CP 9 may also be possible
Others: Polarizer II Possible even with HB-3 attached. AF-3 Possible (0); AF-4: Possible (0).
Dimensions: Approx. 70.5mm dia. x 73.5mm (Ai-S); 67.5mm x 74.1mm (AF-D)
Weight: Approx. 375g (Ai-S); 355g (AF-D)
Usable Tele-Converters: - TC-200/201S; TC-14A (Note: MANUAL focus only); Nikon does not encourage the use of early AF Teleconverter TC-16S with this AF zoom lens.
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* Other information: A. Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts. Do not attach the following accessories to the lens, as they might damage the lens' CPU contacts: Auto Extension Ring PK-1, Auto Extension Ring PK-11*, K1 Ring, Auto Ring BR-4**. Other accessories may not be suitable for use with certain cameras. This lens cannot be used with AF Finder DX-1 attached to the Nikon F3AF camera. * Use PK-11A instead. **Use BR-6 instead; B.
Startup Serial Number for the Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3~4.5S/D lens may have been began from:
AF 24-50/3.3-4.5 focus scale in window 3+ 200001 < 202077 - 274688 > Feb88 - Dec95 74688
AF 24-50/3.3-4.5D focus scale on barrel 3+ 500001 < 503461 - 519025 > Dec95 - 2006 19025 Reference: Roland Vink's lens data sheet.
