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syun

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Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« on: March 03, 2022, 05:39:57 »


hello again !

i found this old nikon lens in my father`s room yesterday

maybe this lens is factory mis engraving ?  ???

W-NIKKOR C 3.5cm f1.8
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2022, 08:29:49 »
Certainly is, as there is no 10X TC for these lenses :)

Such misengraved lenses apparently are highly valuable for collectors. Apart from that, the 3.5cm f/1.8 is an excellent performer even by today's standards. It fits a mirrorless camera perfectly.

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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2022, 09:33:03 »
look here (from Roland Vink's links):
https://www.cameraquest.com/nrf3518b.htm

Looks like you found a little gold mine...

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        This is one of the rarest of all Nikon lenses  with a production of only about 100 lenses. 

        In other words, it is rarer than than Nikon stereo lens, almost twice as rare as a Nikon S3M,  seven times rarer than a Nikon One, fifteen times rarer than a Nikon rangefinder motordrive,

         thirty times rarer than a 50/1.1, fifty times rarer than a Black Nikon Rangefinder!

It is only 2 numbers short of the highest documented serial for this batch (highest: 351868)
Add to it the fact that it's a misengraved lens, it's going to be even more valuable!

Ciao from Massimo
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2022, 12:40:26 »
Hmm...this might be rarer than the "Nocf" Nikkor 58/1.2?!
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2022, 19:52:48 »
I don't think the 58/1.2 Noct is rare. Many has been made. But it has some "hype".
When it was discontinued they were sold out at about 1500 Euros where I live. I grabbed one. Should probably have grabbed a couple......

Interesting "fathers room". What else in that room?

Regarding mis-engraving I have a Nikkor-Q 135mm bellows lens where the Q looks like an O. I tried to convince the shop that is was a Nikkor-Q and not a Nikkor-O and I should have it for less money because it had only half the lens elements than advertised. But no success with that so I grabbed it anyway. It is mint so it was ok.
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2022, 20:34:55 »
Quote from: MEPER on March 03, 2022, 19:52:48
I don't think the 58/1.2 Noct is rare. Many has been made. But it has some "hype".

I didn't say "Noct", but "Nocf".   ;)
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2022, 20:43:34 »
What is that......a misspelled "noct"?
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2022, 21:14:12 »
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2022, 22:39:51 »
Quote from: MEPER on March 03, 2022, 21:14:12
A "nocf"?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403512630761?hash=item5df33a1de9:g:io8AAOSw5gxiIBJq
Yes that is one. Instead of being engraved "Noct" it is mis-spelled "Nocf"

The lenses affected fall in the range of at least 192811 - 192981.
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2022, 02:37:39 »
Quote from: MEPER on March 03, 2022, 19:52:48
I don't think the 58/1.2 Noct is rare. Many has been made. But it has some "hype".
When it was discontinued they were sold out at about 1500 Euros where I live. I grabbed one. Should probably have grabbed a couple......

Interesting "fathers room". What else in that room?

Regarding mis-engraving I have a Nikkor-Q 135mm bellows lens where the Q looks like an O. I tried to convince the shop that is was a Nikkor-Q and not a Nikkor-O and I should have it for less money because it had only half the lens elements than advertised. But no success with that so I grabbed it anyway. It is mint so it was ok.


a bunch of lenses and camera in the box !


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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2022, 07:16:23 »
Though it does seem to be a box designed to reduce humidity.  ;)
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2022, 08:44:31 »
A box full of pleasant surprises, indeed.
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2022, 10:25:04 »
A 5cm 1.1?    Nikkor-N?

What about lining them up with front cap off so we can have a look at all the nice vintage Nikkors?
Then I would not just put them back into the box but take care that the lenses does not scratch each other......?
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2022, 10:29:20 »
The legendary Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 is easy to spot on that pile :)
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Re: Nikon 35cm f1.8 ?
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2022, 10:45:37 »
Quote from: MEPER on March 04, 2022, 10:25:04
A 5cm 1.1?    Nikkor-N?

What about lining them up with front cap off so we can have a look at all the nice vintage Nikkors?
Then I would not just put them back into the box but take care that the lenses does not scratch each other......?


sure ! really need tidying up that lenses …

i’ll take a picture soon !
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