The El Nikkor APO 105mm f.5.6 Revisited

[Michael Erlewine]

Just for fun, I like to march out various lenses and review their qualities. I tend to forget how each lens has its own beauty. In the case of this El Nikkor APO, I forget how sharp and highly corrected it is, and what fine color it has. So I thought I would share a photo taken recently along with a 100% crop that reminds me why I should use it more.

It is mounted on the Nikon PB-4 bellows with a Nikon D810, fixing the front standard and moving the camera with the back standard, a stack using Zerene Stacker. I see there is a copy of this incredible lens on Ebay now for those interested and at a bargain price.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=led+lighting&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xelnikkor+apo+10.TRS0&_nkw=elnikkor+apo+105&_sacat=0

[Frank Fremerey]

A bargain for 2000....



The photo is stunning. Love it.

[Michael Erlewine]

Here is another set with the same lens, camera, etc.

[Erik Lund]

Cant wait to see a Bee Michael

Outstanding images! You have nailed it Michael, your almost Enlightened!

[bobfriedman]

USD 2k... http://www.ebay.com/itm/APO-EL-Nikkor-105mm-f5-6-f-5-6-m39-Enlarging-Copy-Bellows-Macro-Lens-RARE-/301697983958?hash=item463e99e5d6

bargain?

[Erik Lund]

Same price as an APO Lanthar or a new Zeiss 135mm... Resonable for the performance I would say.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

USD 2k... http://www.ebay.com/itm/APO-EL-Nikkor-105mm-f5-6-f-5-6-m39-Enlarging-Copy-Bellows-Macro-Lens-RARE-/301697983958?hash=item463e99e5d6

bargain?

Absolutely, those sold for $4.000 not too long ago!!

Great images Michael!!