Nikon Nikkor‑Q Auto 135mm f/3.5 Pre‑AI Telephoto Lens – Boxed Nr Mint Hood

DESCRIPTION

Nikon Nikkor‑Q Auto 135mm f/3.5 Pre‑AI telephoto prime lens in Near Mint condition, supplied boxed, in its original keeper, and complete with the correct Nikon metal hood. Fully tested & working, this classic four‑element ("Q") design delivers excellent sharpness, smooth mechanical operation and the robust all‑metal build characteristic of early Nikkor lenses. A top‑grade collector’s example.

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Near Mint

• Optics exceptionally clean
• No haze or fungus
• Coatings bright and intact
• Aperture blades clean and snappy
• Focus ring smooth with correct damping
• Aperture ring clicks firmly
• Exterior extremely clean with minimal signs of handling
• Pre‑AI mount clean
• Keeper in excellent condition
• Original box in very good condition
• Hood in excellent condition

INCLUDED

• Nikon Nikkor‑Q Auto 135mm f/3.5 Pre‑AI lens
• Front lens cap
  
• Nikon metal hood
• Original keeper
• Original box

KEY FEATURES

• Classic four‑element Nikkor‑Q optical design
• Excellent sharpness and contrast
• Smooth mechanical focusing
• Solid all‑metal pre‑AI construction
• Ideal portrait and telephoto rendering

COMPATIBILITY

• Correct for Nikon F‑mount film bodies supporting pre‑AI lenses
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fuji X, MFT)
• Manual focus and manual aperture on all digital bodies

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Nikkor‑Q Auto 135mm f/3.5 is one of Nikon’s most respected early telephoto primes, prized for its optical character, build quality and historical significance in the pre‑AI lineup. Boxed, near‑mint examples complete with keeper and hood are increasingly scarce and highly desirable among collectors.

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