Nikon Rumors Forum » Topic: New AIS Lenses

tai on "New AIS Lenses"

tai — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:48:14 +0000

I got mine off of keh.com. Anything bargain quality and up will have good optics, though the bargain quality ones often have focusing rings that aren't perfectly smooth.

ted2001 on "New AIS Lenses"

ted2001 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:09:17 +0000

Voigtlander also has AIS lenses for a fairly low price. Their 58/1.4 is under $400, but I really covet the Zeiss 100/2 macro.

bmxdad on "New AIS Lenses"

bmxdad — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:05:51 +0000

You know there is lots of NEW AIS Nikon listed on Ebay, BH Photo has a few also. However if I was looking for new AIS glass it would be for the Zeiss brand

Pete

mmiles on "New AIS Lenses"

mmiles — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:29:27 +0000

lsflicka: What is the url or company info?? I was unable to locate them on the web.

Isflicka on "New AIS Lenses"

Isflicka — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:51:40 +0000

mmiles said:
Are there any resources for purchasing new AIS lenses that have been discontinued, specifically the manual focus 85mm 1.4 AI-s?

Brand new AI-s in Holland old stock (from INCA Import BV)
20mm 2.8 serial 302xx
35mm 1.4 serial 606xxx 800 Euro
50mm 1.4 serial 601xxxx
50mm 1.2 serial 406xxx 600 Euro
85mm 1.4 serial 24xxxx 1.100 Euro (the last 4 (-1 since yesterday) in stock

ted2001 on "New AIS Lenses"

ted2001 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:23 +0000

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/mf/index.htm

Indeed, there still are several listed at Nikon's site.

PB PM on "New AIS Lenses"

PB PM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:14:29 +0000

I thought Nikon was still producing the 50mm F1.2 AIS? I know one major retailer here in Canada has new boxed copies in stock.

ted2001 on "New AIS Lenses"

ted2001 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:10:22 +0000

Most AIS lenses were discontinued in 1998, with the remainder discontinued in 2005. It would be unlikely for any new ones to exist.

PB PM on "New AIS Lenses"

PB PM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:58:24 +0000

Unless someone has one locked in their basement somewhere, I doubt you'll find a new boxed copy.

jonnyapple on "New AIS Lenses"

jonnyapple — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:36:49 +0000

Welcome, mmiles. I don't know of any, but have you tried ebay? I'd think there are some for sale there.

mmiles on "New AIS Lenses"

mmiles — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:20:57 +0000

Are there any resources for purchasing new AIS lenses that have been discontinued, specifically the manual focus 85mm 1.4 AI-s?