Want to Buy WTB: Nikkor-P 105 f2.5 first version

[darkosaric]

Hi,

I have newer Ai version, but I want to buy older version of 105mm f2.5 nikkor-p (with smaller rear glass).
Cheap is better, it can be ugly and beaten, glass can be with some smaller scratches, but it must be functional.
Thanks.

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

Have you checked KEH?

 

[Fixcinater]

First version = Sonnar not Gauss, right?

 

[Kawaiithulhu]

First version = Sonnar not Gauss, right?

Yep. Early one is Sonnar and later is Gauss. I have a hard time finding any picture collections that compare the two.

 

[gorbas]

I have a hard time finding any picture collections that compare the two.
Ha, ha, I have similar story. Bought it, converted to Ai and still waiting for comparison test with AiS version.
One day.......

 

[darkosaric]

KEH is good for USA, but here in Europe shipping is more expensive than lens itself. I had one and sold it, so I can compare those 2 - first one is less sharp for sure, but somehow I like it for portraits. Difference is very small, but with cheap prices - why not have both ?

 

[darkosaric]

Bump, still looking... Also I have some items for exchange if somebody is interested...