Bruce asked: Which Nikon body do you own, or have had the long term use of?
I own a 1975 Nikon F + Photomic FTn with Nikkor-H.C Auto 1:2 50mm lens. The lens is super, and I have only experienced flare when I added a UV filter. This lens has the Nikon Hard Coat as well as the anti-reflective multi-coating. I use predominantly Pentax, but when I do use my Nikon F, the results warrant it's use. James (6th attempt)