Nikon GN Auto Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 Lens – Pre‑AI Pancake – Tested – VGC

DESCRIPTION

Nikon GN Auto Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 Pre‑AI standard prime lens, the iconic Nikon pancake design, in Very Good condition and fully tested and working. The GN (Guide Number) system allows automatic flash‑distance coupling on compatible bodies, while the ultra‑slim profile makes this one of the most compact F‑mount lenses ever produced.

A clean, reliable example ideal for collectors, Nikon film users and digital photographers adapting classic F‑mount glass.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Fully tested and working
• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• No separation
• Coatings bright and intact
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Focus ring smooth with correct damping
• GN coupling mechanism operating correctly
• Exterior shows light cosmetic wear
• Mount clean and secure

INCLUDED

• Nikon GN Auto Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 lens (Pre‑AI)
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap

KEY FEATURES

• Ultra‑compact pancake design
• GN (Guide Number) flash‑coupling system
• Classic Nikon rendering
• Smooth manual‑focus operation
• Solid all‑metal construction
• Ideal for travel, street and everyday photography

COMPATIBILITY

• Nikon F‑mount film bodies (Pre‑AI compatible)
• AI/AI‑S bodies require stop‑down metering
• Not suitable for most Nikon DSLRs without modification
• Adapts easily to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, Nikon Z, etc.) with appropriate adapters

COLLECTORS NOTES

The GN Auto Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 is one of Nikon’s most distinctive lenses, prized for its slim profile and unique flash‑coupling system. Clean Pre‑AI examples remain highly desirable among collectors and users seeking a compact, characterful standard lens.

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