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Nikon Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f/2.8 Vintage Telephoto Lens - AI Converted - Preowned

Nikon Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f/2.8 Vintage Telephoto Lens - AI Converted - - Main image
$67.97 $99.95 In stock

Category: Camera Lens

Overview:

The Nikon Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f/2.8 is a legendary, vintage manual-focus telephoto prime lens built during Nikon’s golden era of all-metal construction. The ".C" designation indicates Nikon's early multi-coating technology, which dramatically improves contrast, controls ghosting, and reduces flare compared to older single-coated models. Featuring a 4-element optical design, this lens is highly regarded for its rich color rendering and smooth, 7-blade bokeh, making it an exceptional budget choice for portrait and street photography. It features a convenient, built-in retractable metal lens hood and a standard 52mm filter thread.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sofia ★★★★★

The all-metal build is exactly what I hoped for—solid and precise in hand. Paired with my digital body, the manual focus ring turns smoothly and the f/2.8 aperture gives beautiful, sharp portraits with creamy backgrounds.

William G. ★★★★★

The AI conversion makes it feel like it was born for my mirrorless body — focus rings glide with that old-school damped smoothness, and the 135mm reach is perfect for portraits. Tack sharp wide open at f/2.8, which surprised me for a lens from this era.

Chloe F. ★★★★★

The all-metal construction feels incredibly solid compared to modern plastic lenses, and the focus ring turns with a smooth, precise dampening. I took it out for some street portraits, and the sharpness at f/2.8 is just what I hoped for from a vintage classic for my F-mount body.