Author Topic: Notch in focus ring on early AF lenses? (Read 1386 times)

Bent Hjarbo · « **on:** August 17, 2021, 14:45:53 »

Someone asked me what the notch in the focus ring on early Nikkor AF is used for?
As the big internet doesn’t have a quick answer I want to see if Nikongear with all the knowledge can give an answer.

Thomas G · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2021, 16:36:06 »

[ Misread the question - deleted ]

Bent Hjarbo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2021, 16:43:07 »

No, actually the notch is only on early AF lenses, not seen before or after.
It can be seen on this page
https://www.photo.net/discuss/threads/what-is-slot-on-50mm-1-4-af-focus-ring.299594/

Thomas G · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2021, 17:27:11 »

Uuuh, sorry. I did not read properly. I do not know about that one.
Will eliminate the post above.

Akira · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2021, 22:29:07 »

My wild guess is that the notch might be for the dedicated wrench to screw the focus ring off the internal barrel?

richardHaw · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2021, 23:17:54 »

i knew the reason but i forgot

these are usually present on the plastic focusing rings

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