Name: Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f2.8 Series E Lens AIS
Brand: Nikon
SKU: UNK-06-5520-3 1969912
Price: 83.36 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f2.8 Series E lens delivers classic telephoto reach, portrait-ready clarity, and lightweight manual focus. Shop now.

The Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f/2.8 Series E Lens is a compact and lightweight manual focus lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. Known for its sharp optics and smooth bokeh, this lens is ideal for portrait and macro photography.

The lens is designed to be portable and easy to handle, making it ideal for on-the-go photography.

Compact and Lightweight Design

Provides precise focusing capabilities, suitable for creative and macro photography.

Manual Focus Control

Delivers sharp images with minimal distortion, maintaining excellent image quality.

High-Quality Optics

The Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f/2.8 Series E is a **prime** lens designed for **Nikon F-mount** cameras with **full-frame** coverage. It offers a **100mm** focal length paired with a **f/2.8** maximum aperture, giving photographers the ability to work with a meaningful degree of background separation in their images. Focusing is entirely **manual**, making this lens best suited to photographers who are comfortable with hands-on focus control. At just **230g**, it is impressively lightweight, reducing fatigue during longer sessions or on travel-oriented kits. The **52mm** filter thread is a practical, widely supported size that keeps accessory costs down. There is **no image stabilization**, so a steady hand or support is recommended when shooting at this focal length. Whether mounted on a film body or a digital DSLR, this Series E lens represents an accessible entry point into the 100mm prime focal length on the Nikon F platform.

A fixed 100mm focal length with a maximum f/2.8 aperture, well-suited for portraiture and subject isolation with shallow depth of field.

100mm f/2.8 Prime

Compatible with a wide range of Nikon film and DSLR bodies, as well as mirrorless systems via adapter.

Nikon F Mount

Projects an image circle covering full-frame sensors and film, with no crop factor on FX-format Nikon bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

Notably light for a 100mm f/2.8 prime, making it practical for travel and extended handheld shooting.

Lightweight 230g Build

AI-S coupled manual focus ring allows precise, deliberate focusing suited to controlled shooting situations.

Manual Focus Design

Accepts a widely available and affordable filter size, keeping accessory costs low.

52mm Filter Thread

Part of Nikon's budget-oriented Series E line, offering accessible pricing without abandoning full optical performance.

Series E Lineage

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Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f/2.8 Series E

Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f/2.8 Series E Lens

2026-01-30-phase10-nikon

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Nikon 100mm f2.8 Series E Lens Review

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Nikon Series E Prime Lenses in 3 minutes

The Nikon Nikkor AI-S 100mm f2.8 Series E Lens is a compact telephoto prime that offers classic Nikon optical character in an easy-to-handle design. This excellent condition lens is a strong choice for portraits, detail work, and anyone looking for a lightweight manual-focus lens with a timeless feel. Key Features<ul><li>Telephoto Prime Focal Length: 100mm perspective is ideal for portraits, subject isolation, and composed detail shots.</li><li>f/2.8 Aperture: Bright enough for flexible shooting and pleasing background separation.</li><li>AI-S Compatibility: Designed for Nikon AI-S manual-focus systems and compatible setups.</li><li>Series E Design: Known for its compact, lightweight build and practical everyday usability.</li><li>Manual Focus Control: Provides a precise, tactile focusing experience for deliberate composition.</li><li>Classic Nikon Optics: Delivers the traditional rendering many photographers appreciate in vintage Nikkor lenses.</li><li>Excellent Condition: Well-preserved and ready for continued use in a collection or working kit.</li></ul> If you want a compact 100mm prime with dependable handling and vintage Nikon charm, this lens is ready to become a valued part of your setup.

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