It seems that many (perhaps all) of the German lens manufacturers number their lenses consecutively without making a distinction between different models. In contrast, it seems that the Japanese manufacturers are more likely to assign blocks of serial numbers to a particular lens model. This means that to date a lens, you would need a date/serial number table particular to that lens model, e.g., a table just for the 300 mm Nikkor-M.

Separate serial number ranges for each lens is known to be Nikon's practice for 35 mm lenses, and has been identified by Kerry Thalmann as Fujinon's practice for LF lenses (I am guessing that it is also Nikon's practice for LF lenses. The Black Keys Discography Torrent Flac Devo Windows 7 Gif Viewer there. here. Basically, what you want is, AFAIK, unavailable.

Perhaps another factor is a greater language gap between English and Japanese (vs German). Perhaps if there were greater communication between English speaking and Japanese camera users and collectors, this information might become available. Fia Gt Rfactor Mod. Either that, or someone would have to make the effort to collect serial numbers and reverse engineer the scheme.

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Originally Posted by STM Perhaps that is something you should take up with Nikon. Lens age vs serial number. Numbering on Nikon lens. General Lenses. Find great deals on eBay for nikon lens serial numbers. Shop with confidence. I have a 80-400mm VR and I can't seem to find the serial number (needed by my insurance co). I know it's on the lens, since I had it in for repair.

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