Fish-eye-NIKKOR 1:8 f=8mm No.89388

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«Nippon Kogaku Japan», production year 1966
the very last 8mm f/8 lens produced
9 elements in 5 groups, picture angle 180°, image size on film: 24mm ∅ circle
black front ring, cap ∅ 79mm
focusing range universal
no «LENS MADE IN JAPAN»
apertures 8 to 22, 6 iris blades
built-in filters L1A, Y48, Y51, O57, R60, X0
bayonet fixed by 3 slot screws
dimensions approx. 82mm ∅ x 77mm
weight approx. 300g
79mm screw-in front lens cap, no engraving, custom modified with bubble level
NIPPON KOGAKU 3F rear lens cap
matches Fish-eye viewfinder 387158
warranty card, green, FISH EYE NIKKOR 0.8cm F:8 #89388, date of purchase: July 8, 1966
Nikon leather lens case, brown, 10cm ∅ x 16cm
original maker's box, gold/black,
FISH EYE Nikkor 8mm F:8 #89388
matches Nikon F 6744580
Purchased and used by the Institute of Plant Sciences at the University of Berne for a canopy research project in 1966.