Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED (non-if) Version

[MEPER]

I have both Nikkor-Q 135/2.8 and 135/3.5. Then I have the 135/2.8 K-version I think it is called. It is a bit shorter than the Nikkor-Q 135/2.8.

When I tried a Nikkor-Q 200/4 on a digital body (DX) I got surprised how good it was.
In the film-days I was told not to get the lens as it was not able to produce a sharp image at all. It was probably bad technique (lack of focus, camera shake) that caused this.
It produces nice bokeh.

[Bent Hjarbo]

What would be a nice offer for an old 800mm f8 non-Ai, with what looks like one of the old focusing adapters?

[Birna Rørslett]

You might buy it as a nice collector's item. The practical value is very low. The first generation of the focusing adapter will tend to bind during focusing due to the load of the heavy lens head sitting way in front of the adapter. The only working adapter is the AU-1 which, unfortunately, is much less common.

I'm not talking about the ED version of the 800mm f/8 lens head. This is a very elusive item probable made in <100 items and it delivers amazing image quality too.



This image shows the ED version with the AU-1. Do note the golden ring signalling ED. The entire package is *very long* and *very heavy* and you really need a tripod to match.

[Birna Rørslett]

Oops -- seems I've posted this photo earlier in this thread. My  bad. I replaced with a linked image.

However, this won't alter my conclusion. If you buy the non-ED non-IF 800/8, it will be a nice collector's item.

Personally, I wouldn't purchase it even if price was low.

[Bent Hjarbo]

Oops -- seems I've posted this photo earlier in this thread. My  bad. I replaced with a linked image.

However, this won't alter my conclusion. If you buy the non-ED non-IF 800/8, it will be a nice collector's item.

Personally, I wouldn't purchase it even if price was low.

Thank you Birna.