This beautiful Nikkor lens is in very good condition, it is light weight so its perfect for hikes and landscape use and when you need big reach but don't want to carry lots of weight around with you. The serial number for this lens puts it into the later years of its manufacture timeline which was from Feb 1982 - Aug 2002, serial numbers 287674 - 296498. Serial number for this lens is 294602. Its a unique lens and a rare item these days, the focus ring is buttery smooth and the glass is very clean. Its not everyday that you see this sort of lens and in this condition up for sale so its a bit of a collectors item.

Here are some example photos of the Ai version;

https://www.flickr.com/photos/thanatham/sets/72157623255117671/

Here is a video review with some stills comparisons;

https://vimeo.com/2834808

If you are keen on getting a powerful telephoto lens but don't have the money to spend on a newer version, this lens will serve you well, especially for bird and wildlife shots and its perfect for street photography and landscapes.