Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 AI Lens – Manual Focus Telephoto – Excellent Condition

Overview

The Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 AI is a classic telephoto prime renowned for its sharpness, smooth rendering and robust all‑metal construction. A staple of the Nikkor lineup, it delivers excellent performance on both film and digital bodies, with a long‑throw focus ring and reliable mechanical aperture.
This example is in Excellent Condition, fully tested, with clean optics and smooth mechanical operation.

Condition

Overall Condition: Excellent

• Optics clean with no haze or fungus
• Coatings intact with minimal cleaning marks only
• Aperture blades clean, snappy and oil‑free
• Focus ring smooth and correctly damped
• Exterior shows very light cosmetic wear only
• Built‑in hood slides smoothly 
• Mount clean and undamaged
• No dents, separation or mechanical issues observed

Included

• Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 AI lens
• Front and rear caps 

Key Features

• Classic 135mm f/2.8 telephoto prime
• Full AI aperture coupling
• Long‑throw manual‑focus ring
• Built‑in sliding hood 
• Excellent portrait and telephoto performance
• Solid metal construction

Compatibility

• All Nikon F‑mount film bodies (FM, FE, F2, F3, F4, etc.)
• Nikon DSLRs (manual focus + manual/Av exposure depending on body)
• Adaptable to mirrorless systems (Z, E, RF, L‑mount etc.) with appropriate adapters

Collectors Notes

The Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 AI remains one of Nikon’s most respected manual‑focus telephotos. Excellent‑grade examples are increasingly sought after by both collectors and users due to their optical quality and robust build.

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