APO Nikkor 480 f9 filter

[Darryl Roberts]

Hi,

What's the filter size for the APO Nikkor 480 f9?

Thank you

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Isn't this a barrel lens with a slot to drop in water stops? Is it threaded to accept filters?

 

[abruzzi]

I'm not 100% sure, but in this PDF, measurement D on page 3 (diagram on page 4) seems to be what you're after, specifically for the 480 ƒ9, it lists M90x1.0

http://www.savazzi.net/download/manuals/Apo-Nikkor.pdf

 

[DREW WILEY]

It has both a waterhouse slot for internal gel filters as well as a filter thread on the front. The manual shows 86mm, not 90, a real oddball. I recall measuring my own 480 a couple months ago, and realized that an 82mm filter wouldn't work (my biggest size filter set on hand), or really any other standard filter size without a custom-machined step adapter. Of course, there are ways to use large square resin filters; but I don't personally like those. I was simply fooling around, playing with it on my 8X10. For actual field usage, I already have a way more compact and practical in-shutter 450 Fujinon C lens. But Apo Nikkors are stunningly well corrected, so are fun to look through and realize just how much detail there is, given a good loupe.
I acquired a whole set or Apo Nikkors for free from a giant abandoned process camera, during a commercial remodel. I use the 240, 305, and 360 as enlarging lenses.

 

[Darryl Roberts]

It’s definitely 86mm I just tried a ND on it.

 

[blee1996]

86mm for sure. For large and odd ball lenses, I use Lee filter holder with the rubber band.

 

[MTGseattle]

I was confused once before regarding the Lee rubber band filter holder. Here it is;

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162544-REG/LEE_Filters_GS_Gel_Snap_4x4_Filter.html