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Nippon Kogaku/Nikon/Nikkor 3.5cm f1.8 W-Nikkor-C Rangefinder |
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| 3.5cm F1.8 Black And Chrome |
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LN |
$1,595.00 |
LN to LN- Nearly indistinguishable from NEW. Perfectly gorgeous condition. Perfect optics and mechanics. Virtually no signs that this lens has ever been mounted on a camera and used. |
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LN- |
$1,698.72 |
Perfect optics and mechanics. Near perfect cosmetics. Completely CLA'd. Later variation that has "MADE IN JAPAN U.S. PAT. J. PAT." engraving near base as shown. |
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LN- |
$2,000.00 |
In absolutely superb condition. Mechanically and optically perfect. Has been recently serviced and certified as operating properly perfectly.
An historically significant lens in truly collectible condition. |
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LN- |
$1,688.88 |
Very beautiful condition as shown. Near pristine cosmetics. Collectible lens in collectible condition. |
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EX+ |
$945.00 |
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| 3.5cm F1.8 Leica SM |
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LN- |
$1,975.00 |
This is a very rare early Nikkor lens for LEICA Screw Mount (LTM) in superb COLLECTIBLE condition. It is one more example of how Nikon early on changed this industry. Through the employment of volcanic derived rare earth salts in its glass formulations, Nikon achieved optical corrections that were not obtainable otherwise. This 3.5cm (35mm) F1.8 was simply the sharpest fastest lens of its focal length at its time. It comfortably exceeded the characteristics of competitive offering from Leica and Zeiss at the time. In the specific arena that it addressed, it was simply a better offering than any of the Summicrons or Summiluxes available from Leitz/Leica at that time. For Leica SM camera bodies, it, in many ways is the very best wide angle lens that you can lay your hands on. It is that simple. |
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EX++ |
$1,692.80 |
RARE AND DIFFICULT TO FIND. Perfect optics and mechanics. Very beautiful cosmetics reflecting only the most respectful and careful use. PERFECTLY GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS EARLY CLASSIC THAT ALTERED ITS INDUSTRY ! This is a very rare early Nikkor lens for LEICA Screw Mount (LTM) in superb condition. It is one more example of how Nikon early on changed this industry. Through the employment of volcanic derived rare earth salts in its glass formulations, Nikon achieved optical corrections that were not obtainable otherwise. This 3.5cm (35mm) F1.8 was simply the sharpest fastest lens of its focal length at its time. It comfortably exceeded the characteristics of competitive offering from Leica and Zeiss (Distogons) at the time. In the specific arena that it addressed, it was simply a better offering than any of the Summicrons or Summiluxes available from Leitz/Leica at that time. For Leica SM camera bodies, it, in many ways is the very best wide angle lens that you can lay your hands on. It is that simple.
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Introduced September of 1956 only less than 8000 of these beauties were produced during its approximate 8 years of active production. There were only three varieties and only the initial 100 or so were produced in all black with chrome mounting ring scheme. Most of the remaining production were produced with an aperture ring that went from black paint to chrome. A relatively small number of Leica SM versions of this lens formula were also produced.
As one of the very first lenses to employ "rare earth" lanthanum salts in its glass formula, this was one of the very first of a new generation of designs. Despite its very large maximum working aperture, it was extremely sharp and contrasty with very little vignetting wide open as well as over its full f-stop range of over more than 8 stops. It is an absolutely amazing lens design for its time.
| Focal Length (Begin) |
3.5cm (35mm) |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Nikon Rangefinder Bayonet
Leica SM |
| Filter Size |
48mm
43mm |
| Elements / Groups |
7/5 |
| Coating Type |
Blue Coated |
| Floating Element Design (non-zoom models) |
No |
| F Stop (begin) |
1.8 |
| F Stop (End) |
22 |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm
24X34mm |
| Weight |
160gm 5.6oz |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black and Chrome
All Black except for Chrome Mount and/or Grip ring |
| Dimensions |
5.6cm diameter X 4cm long |
| Date/Event of introduction |
September 1956 |
| First production date |
September 1956 |
| Final production date |
1964 |
| Focusing System/Method (Lens) |
Conventional Physical Displacement |
| Serial Number Onset Data |
351800 |
| Type of Lens Formula |
Wide Angle |
| Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal |
approximately 1964 as interest in Rangefinder production ended |
| Aperture Mechanism |
Manual |
| Angle of View |
63 degrees |
| Price on introduction |
179.50 |
| Focusing Range |
3ft to Infinity |
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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