NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights
![image](/imaging/information/story/img/main.jpg)
No. 92
Ai Zoom Nikkor ED 50-300mm F4.5
![Ai Zoom Nikkor ED 50-300mm F4.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0092.jpg)
A high-power zoom lens reborn as a high-performance lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 91
Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5
![Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0091.jpg)
A legitimate successor to the 43-86mm lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 90
AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
![AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0090.jpg)
A lightweight and inexpensive zoom lens for true ultra-wide-angle photography
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 89
AI Nikkor 85mm f/1.4S
![AI Nikkor 85mm f/1.4S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0089.jpg)
The fast portrait lens photographers longed for
by Haruo Sato
No. 88
AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
![AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0088.jpg)
A compact DX-format normal Micro lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 87
New Nikkor 200mm f/4
![New Nikkor 200mm f/4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0087.jpg)
Challenging limits
by Haruo Sato
No. 86
AI Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
![AI Nikkor 24mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0086.jpg)
A new-generation close-range correction system
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 85
Micro-Nikkor Auto 55mm f/3.5
![Micro-Nikkor Auto 55mm f/3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0085.jpg)
The Truth About Micro NIKKOR
by Haruo Sato
No. 84
AI Nikkor 35mm f/2S
![AI Nikkor 35mm f/2S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0084.jpg)
The first line of fast wide-angle lenses for the Nikon F
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 83
IX-Nikkor 30-60mm f/4-5.6
![IX-Nikkor 30-60mm f/4-5.6](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0083.jpg)
A pancake zoom lens for the Pronea S, the woman's Nikon
by Haruo Sato
No. 82
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
![AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0082.jpg)
In search of the ultimate high-power zoom
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 81
GN Auto NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8
![GN Auto NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0081.jpg)
The least expensive high-performance pancake lens perfect for flash photography
by Haruo Sato
No. 80
Nikon Series E 100mm f/2.8
![Nikon Series E 100mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0080.jpg)
The E-series telephoto lens known for its light weight
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 79
W-Nikkor·C 2.8cm f/3.5
![W-Nikkor·C 2.8cm f/3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0079.jpg)
A standard lens for landscape photography that produced many masterpieces
by Haruo Sato
No. 78
AI Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P
![AI Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0078.jpg)
A Standard Pancake Lens for the Nikon FM3A
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 77
Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4
![Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0077.jpg)
The last lens for the Nikon S-series cameras, a heaven-sent product for events
by Haruo Sato
No. 76
Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8
![Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0076.jpg)
An E-series lens that was never sold in Japan
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 75
IX-Nikkor 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6
![IX-Nikkor 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0075.jpg)
An exciting new photo system that changed the times!
by Haruo Sato
No. 74
The AI AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8S
![The AI AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0074.jpg)
The evolution of the normal Micro lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 73
The Nikon Teleconverter TC-1 2x
![The Nikon Teleconverter TC-1 2x](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0073.jpg)
Nikon's first native teleconverters, strong allies to students
by Haruo Sato
No. 72
AI AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8S
![AI AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0072.jpg)
The medium telephoto 1:1 Micro lens for flower photography
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 71
AI Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5S
![AI Zoom-Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0071.jpg)
A normal zoom lens redesigned to be more compact
by Haruo Sato
No. 70
AI Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 S
![AI Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0070.jpg)
The Battle with Chromatic Aberration and the AI Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 S
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 69
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 IF
![Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 IF](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0069.jpg)
Discovering the truth. A strong ally in medicine and scientific research.
by Haruo Sato
No. 68
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
![AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0068.jpg)
The first lens exclusively for digital SLRs
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 67
AI AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
![AI AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0067.jpg)
Striving for silent focusing! Secrets behind development of a fast telephoto zoom lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 66
The AI Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED
![The AI Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0066.jpg)
The Super-telephoto Standard
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 65
The AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
![The AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0065.jpg)
The world's smallest and lightest high-power zoom lens makes a quiet comeback
by Haruo Sato
No. 64
EL-Nikkor 80mm f/5.6N
![EL-Nikkor 80mm f/5.6N](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0064.jpg)
The characteristically uncharacteristic
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 63
The AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G
![The AI NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0063.jpg)
The zoom lens that set the standard for kit lenses with its minimalistic structure
by Haruo Sato
No. 62
Zoom-Nikkor Auto 50-300mm f/4.5
![Zoom-Nikkor Auto 50-300mm f/4.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0062.jpg)
—Zoom-Nikkor Auto 50-300mm f/4.5, the Beginnings of High-power Zoom—
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 61
The AI Zoom-NIKKOR 50-135mm f/3.5S
![The AI Zoom-NIKKOR 50-135mm f/3.5S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0061.jpg)
The lens that predated AF systems and carried the early days of high-power zoom
by Haruo Sato
No. 60
The AI NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8S
![The AI NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0060.jpg)
The AI NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8S, a pancake normal lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 59
AI Nikkor 105mm f/1.8S
![AI Nikkor 105mm f/1.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0059.jpg)
The fast, mid-telephoto lens constructed with the fewest lens elements
by Haruo Sato
No. 58
AI AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D (IF)
![AI AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D (IF)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0058.jpg)
The almighty normal zoom lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 57
AI Nikkor 28mm f/2.8S
![AI Nikkor 28mm f/2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0057.jpg)
"Approachability"
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 56
The Auto NIKKOR WIDE-ZOOM 3.5-8.5cm f/2.8-4
![The Auto NIKKOR WIDE-ZOOM 3.5-8.5cm f/2.8-4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0056.jpg)
Secrets behind the Birth of the World's First Concave-convex 2-group Zoom Lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 55
AI Nikkor 18mm f/4
![AI Nikkor 18mm f/4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0055.jpg)
Can a compact ultra wide-angle lens excite popularity in the digital age?
by Haruo Sato
No. 54
Nikon Fun Fun LensSet, Part 2 (Gyogyotto 20, Dodotto 400)
![Nikon Fun Fun LensSet, Part 2 (Gyogyotto 20, Dodotto 400)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0054.jpg)
Nikon's First Toy Lenses?
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 53
Ai AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
![Ai AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0053.jpg)
The Profound World of the Fisheye Lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 52
Nikon's First Toy Lenses?
![Nikon's First Toy Lenses?](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0052.jpg)
Nikon Fun Fun LensSet, Part 1 (Gugutto Macro/Fuwatto Soft)
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 51
Nikon Soft Focus Filters Soft 1 and Soft 2
![Nikon Soft Focus Filters Soft 1 and Soft 2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0051.jpg)
A Tribute to Soft Focus
by Haruo Sato
No. 50
Focusing Unit and NIKKOR-Q Auto 400mm F4.5
![Focusing Unit and NIKKOR-Q Auto 400mm F4.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0050.jpg)
The Star of the Tokyo Olympics
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 49
Nikkor-S Auto 55mm F1.2
![Nikkor-S Auto 55mm F1.2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0049.jpg)
The challenge to develop a large-diameter f/1.2 lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 48
The Nikkor-Q Auto 200mm f/4
![The Nikkor-Q Auto 200mm f/4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0048.jpg)
The beginnings of true wide-angle zoom lenses
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 47
The Ai Zoom Nikkor 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5S
![The Ai Zoom Nikkor 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0047.jpg)
Nikon's first high-power zoom lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 46
Ai Zoom Nikkor 25-50mm f/4
![Ai Zoom Nikkor 25-50mm f/4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0046.jpg)
The beginnings of true wide-angle zoom lenses
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 45
The NIKKOR-P.C 10.5cm f/2.5
![The NIKKOR-P.C 10.5cm f/2.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0045.jpg)
The superior lens hidden in the shadows of more celebrated lenses
by Haruo Sato
No. 44
Nikkor-S Auto 50mm F1.4
![Nikkor-S Auto 50mm F1.4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0044.jpg)
The f/1.4 lens that became the standard in both name and reality
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 43
The NIKKOR-Q.C 13.5cm f/4
![The NIKKOR-Q.C 13.5cm f/4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0043.jpg)
"Occupied Japan" - the marque that postwar reconstruction
by Haruo Sato
No. 42
The E 75-150mm f/3.5, a Nikon Series E lens
![The E 75-150mm f/3.5, a Nikon Series E lens](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0042.jpg)
A popular lens that perpetuates the Nikkor spirit
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 41
Ai AF Nikkor 85mm F1.4D (IF)
![Ai AF Nikkor 85mm F1.4D (IF)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0041.jpg)
A standard portrait lens - and a Nikkor star performer
by Haruo Sato
No. 40
Nikkor-S Auto 5.8cm F1.4
![Nikkor-S Auto 5.8cm F1.4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0040.jpg)
The first f/1.4 lens for use with the Nikon F series
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 39
Ai AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm F2.8S
![Ai AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm F2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0039.jpg)
The dawn of the large aperture zoom era
by Haruo Sato
No. 38
from Nikkor-S Auto 35mm f/2.8 to<New>Nikkor 35mm f/2.8
![from Nikkor-S Auto 35mm f/2.8 to<New>Nikkor 35mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0038.jpg)
35mm f/2.8 lens - a history of improvements
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 37
W-Nikkor 3.5cm F2.5
![W-Nikkor 3.5cm F2.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0037.jpg)
Secrets of a popular standard lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 36
Nikkor P·C 8.5cm F2
![Nikkor P·C 8.5cm F2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0036.jpg)
Legendary lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 35
Ai AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
![Ai AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0035.jpg)
Remove the camera shake! the lens incorporating a vibration reduction mechanism in optical system
by Haruo Sato
No. 34
NIKKOR-H·C 5cm F2
![NIKKOR-H·C 5cm F2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0034.jpg)
The lens encouraged the rebirth after the Second World War
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 33
"Pikaichi" L35AF 35mm f/2.8
!["Pikaichi" L35AF 35mm f/2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0033.jpg)
Nikon lens incorporated in compact camera
by Haruo Sato
No. 32
Ai AF DC Nikkor 135mm F2S
![Ai AF DC Nikkor 135mm F2S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0032.jpg)
Medium telephoto lens pursuing high-quality defocusing
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 31
Ai Nikkor ED 200mm F2S (IF)
![Ai Nikkor ED 200mm F2S (IF)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0031.jpg)
Press photographer's favorite lens that witnessed a number of world records
by Haruo Sato
No. 30
Ai Nikkor 135mm F2
![Ai Nikkor 135mm F2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0030.jpg)
High-speed medium telephoto lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 29
W-Nikkor·C 2.5cm F4
![W-Nikkor·C 2.5cm F4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0029.jpg)
Small but piquant
by Haruo Sato
No. 28
Ai AF Nikkor 28mm F1.4D
![Ai AF Nikkor 28mm F1.4D](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0028.jpg)
An lens inheriting the concept of the Noct NIKKOR
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 27
Ai Nikkor 35mm F1.4S
![Ai Nikkor 35mm F1.4S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0027.jpg)
Fastest 35mm lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 26
Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 (Latter Part)
![Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 (Latter Part)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0026.jpg)
Micro Nikkor - history of development, behind-the-scenes story and tradition
by Haruo Sato
No. 25
Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm F2.8 (First Part)
![Ai Micro Nikkor 55mm F2.8 (First Part)](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0025.jpg)
Micro Nikkor - history of development, behind-the-scenes story and tradition
by Haruo Sato
No. 24
Converter lenses for COOLPIX 4300
![Converter lenses for COOLPIX 4300](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0024.jpg)
Designed to expand the shooting range of COOLPIX
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 23
AI AF Nikkor 80mm F2.8S
![AI AF Nikkor 80mm F2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0023.jpg)
Dawn of a new era; the day that changed SLR systems
by Haruo Sato
No. 22
COOLPIX 4300
![COOLPIX 4300](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0022.jpg)
User-friendly digital camera for a wide range of customers
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 21
Nikkor-T 10.5cm F4
![Nikkor-T 10.5cm F4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0021.jpg)
Very affordable lens where Nikkor soul dwells
by Haruo Sato
No. 20
Nikkor Auto 20mm f/4 from <New> Nikkor-UD Auto 20mm f/3.5
![Nikkor Auto 20mm f/4 from <New> Nikkor-UD Auto 20mm f/3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0020.jpg)
Ultra wide angle lens directed for an ultra compactness
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 19
Nikkor-S·C 8.5cm F1.5
![Nikkor-S·C 8.5cm F1.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0019.jpg)
Mr. KIMURA, Ihei's "right-hand man"
by Haruo Sato
No. 18
AF Zoom-Micro Nikkor ED 70-180mm F4.5-5.6D
![AF Zoom-Micro Nikkor ED 70-180mm F4.5-5.6D](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0018.jpg)
World's first AF Zoom-Micro lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 17
<New> PC-Nikkor 28mm F4
![<New> PC-Nikkor 28mm F4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0017.jpg)
Looking for the skill on a large format camera
by Haruo Sato
No. 16
AI Noct Nikkor 58mm F1.2
![AI Noct Nikkor 58mm F1.2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0016.jpg)
An aspherical surface got over sagittal coma flare
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 15
<New> Zoom Nikkor 28-45mm F4.5
![<New> Zoom Nikkor 28-45mm F4.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0015.jpg)
The world's first genuine wide-angle zoom lens "pioneers' dream"
by Haruo Sato
No. 14
NIKKOR-N Auto 24mm F2.8
![NIKKOR-N Auto 24mm F2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0014.jpg)
The first lens equipped with the close-range-correction mechanism
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 13
<New> Reflex-Nikkor 500mm F8
![<New> Reflex-Nikkor 500mm F8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0013.jpg)
"Little lens, big step"
by Haruo Sato
No. 12
NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm F3.5
![NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm F3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0012.jpg)
This tale covers the AI AF Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D, a normal zoom lens with a high zoom ratio.
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 11
NIKKOR-H 300mm F2.8
![NIKKOR-H 300mm F2.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0011.jpg)
Dream "3, 2-8 lens" long-awaited by press photographers
by Haruo Sato
No. 10
AI Nikkor ED 180mm F2.8S
![AI Nikkor ED 180mm F2.8S](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0010.jpg)
Made the ED lens more accessible
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 9
NIKKOR 13mm F5.6
![NIKKOR 13mm F5.6](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0009.jpg)
The world's widest angle of field
by Haruo Sato
No. 8
W Nikkor 35mm F2.5
![W Nikkor 35mm F2.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0008.jpg)
Amphibious (on land and underwater) lens for NIKONOS
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 7
NIKKOR-N 5cm F1.1
![NIKKOR-N 5cm F1.1](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0007.jpg)
The roots of Noct-Nikkor : the gaussian (gauss-type) super-fast lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 6
OP Fisheye-NIKKOR 10mm F5.6
![OP Fisheye-NIKKOR 10mm F5.6](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0006.jpg)
The world's first aspherical SLR lens and orthographic projection fisheye lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 5
AI Nikkor 105mm F2.5
![AI Nikkor 105mm F2.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0005.jpg)
Best-selling mid-range telescopic lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 4
Zoom-NIKKOR Auto 43-86mm F3.5
![Zoom-NIKKOR Auto 43-86mm F3.5](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0004.jpg)
Japan's first compact and low-price standard zoom lens with practical use
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 3
W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8
![W-Nikkor 3.5cm F1.8](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0003.jpg)
Symmetric high-speed, wide-angle lens
by Haruo Sato
No. 2
AI Nikkor 50mm F2
![AI Nikkor 50mm F2](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0002.jpg)
Workhorse type normal lens
by Kouichi Ohshita
No. 1
NIKKOR-O 2.1cm F4
![NIKKOR-O 2.1cm F4](/imaging/information/story/img/pic_index_0001.jpg)
Symmetrical wideangle lens that has been passed on to this day
by Haruo Sato