Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai

[Erik Lund]

It comes with a huge leather/metal clip on hood  with a soft pouch touching the front element inside, a unique design to Nikkors - Sadly there is no original flight case for this lens so I'm custom fitting a Peli-Storm Case for the lens to transport it in.

[Akira]

That's an amazing piece of glass !

I would be scared to scratch the front lens. I wonder how is the protection. Something like the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 (leather lid) ?

Francis, the 6mm/f2.8 and 8mm/f2.8 came with the conical screw-in metal covers.  These lenses have female threads around the front element for the covers.

[Akira]

It comes with a huge leather/metal clip on hood  with a soft pouch touching the front element inside, a unique design to Nikkors - Sadly there is no original flight case for this lens so I'm custom fitting a Peli-Storm Case for the lens to transport it in.

Erik, I've never heard of such a hood.  Do you have an image of it?

[Erik Lund]

No, the 6mm does not have threads.

[Akira]

No, the 6mm does not have threads.

Oh, I see.  I thought it was the same system as that of 8mm/f2.8, but I stand corrected.  Thanks!

Francis, sorry for the confusion!

[Erik Lund]

No problem, it's a very rare lens indeed!

Here is the Hood on the lens

_EGL0951 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

And Case

_EGL0952 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

[RonVol]

Check out the hinged hood they made for this setup - https://youtu.be/eJA3ggNkqEY

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Just in case, here is / was mine complete with hood (in box) and flight case...

[Erik Lund]

Thanks Klaus it looks mint

You can get it if you want it, price is 67.000€  without the flight case 

[Erik Lund]

Check out the hinged hood they made for this setup - https://youtu.be/eJA3ggNkqEY

Do you have any idea why they made that hood? Looks a little complicated, the Nikon hood comes on off quite easily

[RonVol]

This is the only complete set that I've seen.
Comes with the original box, warranty card, case, etc.
Belongs to a friend of mine here in Australia.
There's a 14-24mm f/2.8 next to it for size comparison.

[Akira]

Do you have any idea why they made that hood? Looks a little complicated, the Nikon hood comes on off quite easily

In order not to lose it?  Or in order to protect the front element just quickly after the session.

[rosko]

Thanks Erik for for picture. it looks like safe !

Akira, No worries !

[Erik Lund]

This is the only complete set that I've seen.
Comes with the original box, warranty card, case, etc.
Belongs to a friend of mine here in Australia.
There's a 14-24mm f/2.8 next to it for size comparison.

I hope You go and shoot with it
Complete and mint! Impressive

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Seems to be more pictures of the 6 mm f/2.8 than taken with it. We have to rectify that situation on the Scotland trip. My guess is that Erik will want to try out his new support inventions well in advance of the upcoming NG event.

I have seen the mighty 6/2.8 three times before; in Tokyo, London, and Copenhagen, but this will be the first opportunity actually to shoot with it.