Nikkor 135mm 2.8?

[ToddB]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have the Nikkor 135mm 2.8 lens? What do you think of it?

ToddB

 

[ken472]

I like mine. It's the only non-Nikon lens I own

 

[ken472]

Sorry, I misread the post . I have a Vivitar 135 f2.8

 

[BradleyK]

I owned a 135mm F2.8 Ai Nikkor for several years and found it to be an excellent performer. Had I not fallen into a "too good to pass up" deal on a 135mm F2 version, I would still own and be shooting with the 2.8; if your query is directed at whether or not to purchase one, do so...

 

[ToddB]

In fact I did. I've been wanting a fast lens with a little more reach.

ToddB

 

[benjiboy]

If the lens is in good condition it's a very fine optic.

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[jstout]

I have the 135mm 2.8 Q.C. The build quality is extraordinary, and it takes good pictures. It's a fine lens from what I can tell. I like the built-in hood, and the 52mm filter size. The attached picture was taken standing at the edge of a corn field without a tripod, just out walking, so please don't judge the sharpness of the lens by this picture, but the out of focus areas look nice to me.

 

[budrichard]

I purchased my first one in 1969 or so just before starting work for a large mid-west newspaper. I chose this lens over the 105mm 2.5 because the lens shade was integral.
My finest portrait was taken with this lens with Tri-X and Ethol Blue (long defunct).
It hangs in my living room in a 30"x40" format and has run in two different newspapers.
I am on my second lens of this type from Nikon.-Dick

 

[markbarendt]

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KFOT?

 

[benjiboy]

KFOT?

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[Richard S. (rich815)]

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O?

 

[benjiboy]

O?

One of these https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=k...uJo6sOvzWgUA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1680&bih=925

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

One of these https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=k...uJo6sOvzWgUA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1680&bih=925

Yes I see, but KFOT? Why the O? Why not just KFT for Kindle Fire Tablet?

 

[benjiboy]

Yes I see, but KFOT? Why the O? Why not just KFT for Kindle Fire Tablet?

I don't know Richard, it may be "original" I've had it a couple of years. there have been several versions of the tablet.

 

[Zathras]

I have the 135mm 2.8 Q.C. The build quality is extraordinary, and it takes good pictures. It's a fine lens from what I can tell. I like the built-in hood, and the 52mm filter size. The attached picture was taken standing at the edge of a corn field without a tripod, just out walking, so please don't judge the sharpness of the lens by this picture, but the out of focus areas look nice to me.

That photo you posted makes me want to buy one of these lenses for myself. I see no lack of sharpness in this example.

 

[Steve Smith]

I have the 135mm f2.8 series E which seems to be good. Is there much difference optically between this and the real thing (Nikkor)?


Steve.

 

[Xmas]

probably not, a new design will use a later glass catalogue and be better corrected in general because of higher refractive glass availability.

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/eserieslenses/htmls/100135mm.htm

 

[jstout]

more corn

That photo you posted makes me want to buy one of these lenses for myself. I see no lack of sharpness in this example.

Thanks, yes, it is a nice lens IMO. Another photo here, handheld again, shows the nice background. Just corn tassel in this case, but shows how nice it can be for portraits. For landscape, from my experience it is also IMO really nice.
Jeff

 

[Ricardo Miranda]

I have the 135mm f2.8 series E which seems to be good. Is there much difference optically between this and the real thing (Nikkor)?


Steve.

Yes, there is a slightly difference in design: the Series E is a 4 element in 4 groups design (similar to the 100mm version) and the Nikkor AIS is a 5 element in 4 groups design.
Optically, they are similar in performance, but the Nikkor focus closer at 1.3m, instead of 1.5m.
The Series E is also a little lighter.

 

[JW PHOTO]

I had used Nikon gear for years, but never owned any 135mm Nippon Kogaku lenses. My favorite Nikkor was the late model 105mm f2.5 AIS lens. The 105mm f2.5 was absolutely a real gem. A few years ago I sold my F2AS and all my other bodies and lenses to buy some Canon digital stuff. I almost kept the F2AS and the 105mm AIS, but after a brain tug of war let it go. About 2 yrs ago I stumbled onto a rather beat up Nikkormat FT2 with an equally beat up 135mm f2.8 Nikkor-Q auto lens so it jumped at me. Everything worked just fine and the glass was near perfect. I really wasn't too excited about the 135mm Nikkor-Q until I tried it out. I used it on my Canon 5D and then on a Samsung NX-100. To make a long story short.................run don't walk if you get a chance to buy one. I honestly think this is one of the very best Nikkor lenses I have ever used. It works great as a film lens, but it also has no bad traits that I can see as a digital lens either. I wish I still had my 105mm f2.5 AIS lens 'cause I'd like to run a side-by-side. I think there's a good chance the 135mm f2.8 Nikkor-Q would win. The area that impresses me the most is just how good it is wide-open at f2.8. Another plus is that you can find them a lot cheaper than a 105mm f2.5 AIS. JW

 

[RalphLambrecht]

You'll find excelent Nikon camera and lens reviews at Ken Rockwell.com.

 

[chip j]

Yes, Ken rates the Nikkor 135mm 3.5 AI as a marvel-tack sharp all over wide-open, w/built-in hood.

 

[Alan Klein]

I had a 135mm but I think it was a little slower f/? that bought in Japan in 1967 and subsequently lost with my Nikon F Photomic T and a 50mm F/1.4 on a NYC Subway a few years later. Ouch. I "replaced" it with a Nikormat FT with a 50mm f/2 which I still have but don't use.

 

[Steve Smith]

My favorite Nikkor was the late model 105mm f2.5 AIS lens. The 105mm f2.5 was absolutely a real gem

That is my favourite Nkkor too, Mine is pre AI.


Steve,

 

[Ricardo Miranda]

Both the 2 designs of the 105mm f2.5 are great. Some prefer the earlier Sonnar design, some the later Gauss design. Many wouldn't notice much of a difference between the 2.