Nikkor 105mm f/2.5

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The softer side of the 105/2.5 (AI) is well documented by this ice cream portrait of Jan Anne.

[Knut S]

You are absolutly right Bjørn, Å is the place. And that Dong(!) picture is just brilliant.  I just have to say that the 105mm really is growing on me. And it's not only on the Df it is brilliant. On the D3x it really shines, too.  Really a potato lens, can be used for everything. And that silky smooth focusing.. Mmmm. Those old Nikkors are really something. 

[Knut S]

A tight one. D3x.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Move over a few metres and this scene appears (Df, 105/2.5)

[Tristin]

Knut and Bjorn, those last two are very pleasing to look at! :-)

[MFloyd]

More than 40 years separate the body and the lens. The latter being revamped to AI and equipped with a chip, thanks to the joint efforts of Bjørn and Erik  :

[tdoan]

I can't take this anymore!!!  all this flaunting... so I just ordered mine, 2 minutes ago.  can't wait 

[richardHaw]

I can't take this anymore!!!  all this flaunting... so I just ordered mine, 2 minutes ago.  can't wait 

you should buy all 5 versions  !

1: tickmark
2: chrome nose sonnar version
3: new-nikkor
4: Ai
5: Ai-S

That's good! everything has a start

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Then, add the two versions for Nikon S-mount rangefinders (with or without locking studs on the front barrel). They work via an adapter on mirrorless cameras if you haven't got an S rangefinder. (I have most S models, but prefer using these old-timer optics on a Sony A7. Film is so dead).

[tommiejeep]

I can't take this anymore!!!  all this flaunting... so I just ordered mine, 2 minutes ago.  can't wait 

Yup, Tien,
This a tough place for creating GAS.  I have 5 105mm lenses because I love the FL but these days I chose between them and sell the loser (s).  I passed on two 105 f1.8Ais not that long ago but may eventually get one  . I use them on the Df, D700 , D750 and Sony a7II.  I have even used on an EM1  . I'm in the same boat with 135mm lenses   

Bjørn, love the Ice Cream image 
Tom

[richardHaw]

Then, add the two versions for Nikon S-mount rangefinders (with or without locking studs on the front barrel). They work via an adapter on mirrorless cameras if you haven't got an S rangefinder. (I have most S models, but prefer using these old-timer optics on a Sony A7. Film is so dead).

yes! i am looking for a cheap "mountain nikkor" for myself

[ArendV]

I use my AI'd 105/2.5 P early Gauss version on a Sony A7



with good results wide open as expected


Testing the Nikkor 105/2.5 P on FF by Arend, on Flickr


Testing the Nikkor 105/2.5 P on FF by Arend, on Flickr

[Hugh_3170]

Now that looks like a "kick ass" combination if ever there was.............

Have fun!

More than 40 years separate the body and the lens. The latter being revamped to AI and equipped with a chip, thanks to the joint efforts of Bjørn and Erik  :

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[MFloyd]

@ ArendV: is this not already the Schneider Xenotar inspired version (as mine) ? The pre-70 one being the Gauss-type Zeiss Sonnar

[ArendV]

@MFloyd, you are right that mine is the Xenotar inspired version like yours and launched by Nikon in 1971. But it is also often referred to as Gauss version (close to double Gauss design) and this may not be correct. Optical design specialists here on the forum will be able to confirm this.
http://www.nikkor.com/story/0005/
The first version is the Sonnar which was launched in S-mount in 1953 and in a redesigned version for F-mount in 1959.
http://www.nikkor.com/story/0045/

So question is if we can call our version Gauss or "Gauss like", Nikon does not refer to double Gauss in their story. But I don't think you can call the Sonnar a Gauss design.