Non-Ai 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor
The 135mm focal length lens is universally recognized as a versatile optic because of its adaptability to a wide range of photographic applications as diverse as portraiture and sports photography. Nikkor 135mm at f/2.8 lens was first introduced in 1965 and since then, it has gained momentum as one of the best seller at this focal length. This lens has gone through a number of changes with its original design in 4 elements in 4 groups; a few quick updates occurred between 1974 and 1977 which is well segmented below by Roland Vink:
C-mount 135/2.8 380001
- 394678 - 421067 1974 - 03/75 4/4
K-mount 135/2.8 430001 - 438613 - 465000 06/75 - 03/76 4/4
K -mount 135/2.8 730001 - 737653 - 751805 - ? 01/76 - 1977 5/4
The lens shown below was
among the 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor that was sold in 1975-1976 which well indicated it was
a last version of the older 4 elements in 4 groups design version prior to a new
lens in 5 elements in 4 groups design. However, some versions surfaced lately
may indicate this lens could have also a pre-AI version with the new optical formula
used in the next 1977 AI upgrade where reference book such as Nikon
Hand Book by Peter Braczko claimed it was introduced in April, 1976. This excellent
lens allows photographer an excellent compromise in combination of features and performance
to ensure its continued popularity as the preferred 135mm lens to choose. This model
has a relatively bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 that enables operation in all but
the darkest lighting conditions: thus, this unit can be used even indoors for coverage
of action events to achieve the image magnification with slightly flattened perspective
that characterizes this medium telephoto lens.
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Viewing and focusing are very bright, with shallow depth of field for quick operation; also, the fully automatic diaphragm and meter coupling prong ensure full aperture shooting convenience at all times. |
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Specifications:
Focal length: 135mm
Maximum aperture: 1:2.8; Lens construction: 4 elements in 4 groups
Aperture Scale: f/2.8~ f/22
Diaphragm: Fully automatic; Lens Coating: Multicoated with NIC
Picture Angle: 18° Distance Scale: Graduated
in meters and feet from 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity (OO); infrared index is provide.
Exposure Measurement: via full aperture method; meter coupling prong provided
Meter
coupling prong: Integrated (fully open exposure metering)
Attachment size: 52mm (P=0.75mm);
Filters: 52mm Screw-in
Lens Mount: Nikon bayonet mount; Dimensions: 73mm dia. x 104mm long;
Weight: 600g
Accessories Supplied: Rear protective cap LF-1(108-00-401); 52mm Snap-On front
lens cap (108-00-400);
Optional Accessories: Soft lens pouch No.55 (108-02-319); Hard lens case CL-33A
with strap (108-02-320); 52mm screw-in filters; Close-up attachment lenses; Gelatin
filter holder AF-1 (108-00-700). 60mm screw-in lens hood HN-12 (108-00-205)
Nikon Product Code for this discontinued item is No.108-02-133
Content appeared in this section is largely extracted from Nikon Sales Manual, 1974/1976;
Note: Starting serial number for this lens was believed to have started from: 175011(K)
between 1975 - 1977
135mm f/3.5 Nikkor
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When available light shooting is not the prime requirement or if your have a tight budget to spare on a prime telephoto lens, the 135mm f/3.5 Nikkor is often the preferred medium telephoto selection because of its more compact size and light weight. This Iens, similar in size and weight to the 105mm Nikkor lens, provides exceptionally crisp images with high contrast and reduced chromatic aberration for excellent results, even at full aperture. This unit produces excellent results for a wide range of telephoto shooting applications including animal, travel, landscape, portraiture, and even close-up photography. The f/22 minimum aperture setting also enables increased depth of field for situations requiring such extend of control. |
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Full viewing/metering convemence is assured via the fully automatic diaphragm and meter coupling prongs fitted; these enable full aperture operation at all times for the brightest images. NIC was believed to have been applied for the first time in this lens for top-quality results. This non-AI version eventually went through a major revamp in its design, dimension and performance in the next AI upgrade in 1977. |
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Nikon guide to compatible focusing screen(s) selection, Depth of Field calculation chart and also tables of magnification achievable when used with various Nikon close-up attachment accessories with this 24mm wideangle lens. Download a file in a new browser window 100k.Gif. Content is mainly extracted from Nikon Sales Manual(s) between 1974-1976. |
Specifications:
Focal length: 135mm; Maximum aperture: 1:3.5
Lens construction: 4 elements in 3 groups
Aperture Scale: f/3.5~ f/22; Diaphragm: Fully automatic
Lens Coating: Multicoated with NIC; Picture Angle: 18°
Distance Scale:
Graduated in meters and feet from 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity (OO);
infrared index is provide.
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Exposure Measurement: via full aperture method; meter coupling prong provided |
Weight: 455g; Accessories Supplied: Rear protective cap LF-1(108-00-401); 52mm Snap-On front lens cap (108-00-400); 52mm Snap-On front lens hood (108-02-204)
Optional Accessories: 52mm screw-in lens hood HN-8 (108-02-201); Soft lens pouch No.55 (108-02-319); Hard lens case CL-33A with strap (108-02-320); 52mm screw-in filters; Close-up attachment lenses; Plastic lens case CP-2 (108-02-300); Gelatin filter holder AF-1 (108-00-700). 60mm screw-in lens hood HN-12 (108-00-205)
Nikon Product Code for this discontinued item is No.108-02-134 Content appeared in this section is largely extracted from Nikon Sales Manual, 1974/1976; Note: Starting serial number for this lens was believed to have started from: 158101(K) between 1975 - 1977 and 111111 for the C-mount f/3.5 lens which were marketed between end of '60 to mid of the '70.
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http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my
friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen,
Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
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