Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 completely in gold

[akopf]

We have found an interesting lens as part of an inheritance, but we can't really categorize it. It is a 50mm, 1.4mm (see photos) that is all gold - not like the Nikon FA Grand Prix where the lens only has a gold adjustment ring.

Can anyone tell us more about the history of this lens - how many are there, when was it sold and why?

Best regards,
Andreas

 

[NIKON KIU]

Aftermarket Job!

I guess some people like gold.

Kiu

 

[Dan]

The perfect lens for that next "golden opportunity".

 

[maigo]

Previous owner was the Sultan of Brunei?

 

[evo_ii]

This is bundled with a Gold Ed Df, offered on eBay for some time now

 

[Dogman]

The "Presidential" Nikkor.

Not really. 😉

 

[raid]

Is it made in real gold or gold plated or gold color?

 

[CameraQuest]

A gold FM was also officially made, as well as presentation cameras to dealers.
Have not seen a gold 50/1.4 like the one you have.
I am guessing an after the factory golding.

 

[NIKON KIU]

Is it made in real gold or gold plated or gold color?

It couldn’t be made of gold raid, who would do that? The Sultan?
It’s obviously plated, it shows it in one of the pictures of the rear mount.

Whoever did this, paid a pretty penny doing it.

The sheen and the color of gold doesn’t match the FE Grand Prix, yet the lens is about the same production era.

Kiu