The Nikon archives are stored in a warehouse, where they are used to study the history of the company. In this series, we look through the archives to reveal some of Nikon's long-selling products, little-known historical products and technologies.
The F2 and F3 Titanium Uemura Specials
Custom-built single-lens reflex cameras for renowned Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura
1977
3
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 8.5-25cm f/4-4.5
The world's first telephoto zoom lens for still cameras
1959
12
Sightseeing Telescopes
Nikon sightseeing telescopes are a familiar sight at scenic spots and on observation decks.
1955
14
Stereoscopic Microscope SMZ
Long-selling stereoscopic microscope launched over half a century ago
1961
10
Ultra Micro-NIKKOR
An ultrahigh-resolution lens that led to the creation of IC steppers and scanners
1962
9
Television Projection Devices
Laying the foundations for large-diameter aspherical lens production
1953
15
EL-NIKKOR 50mm f/2.8
Long-selling enlargement lens that survives to this day as an industrial lens
1957
13
Coronagraph—A Special Astronomical Telescope
Nikon was chosen to produce Japan's first coronagraph
1950
15
The Development of a Large Telescope
The dreams and passions of young astronomers and engineers
1960
11
