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NIKON NIKKOR 105mm f1.8 AiS - LOVELY!

NIKON NIKKOR 105mm f1.8 AIS - LOVELY!

A lovely example of this rarely seen superfast portrait/telephoto Nikkor, offered complete with caps!

There's something about Nikon equipment, you pick it up and you're instantly aware of the seminal images of our lifetime,captured by this wonderful, cherished equipment. Never is this more apparent than when looking at a Pro level period piece of kit such as this.

A rare and sought after AiS 105mm 1.8 Nikkor lens, this is the only version of this classic lens ever produced. Offered in limited numbers from 1981 to 2005. The serial number on this particular example to close to 1990, pretty much slap bang in the middle of the run. This lovely lens has the AIS version of the F Mount, so is compatible with absolutely every single Nikon SLR or DSLR made since 1959, right up to the current Df and D750 and is the ideal companion to any of the Nikon bodies for sale in my OTHER AUCTIONS It will even any current Nikon DSLR, I have been trialling it on a D7000 with very pleasing results and with an adapter, It will be just as capable on either the amazing new full frame Sony A7/r/s Canon DSLR, Micro Four thirds, Mirrorless Nikon Sony NEX or Samsung NX body.

This particular lens shows the years a little, but is in good used condition. The vast, wide open glass is perfectly clear, no marks, just a few tiny motes of dust visible when that immense barrel is held up to the light. There is absolutely no sign of any oil or fungus. To use this lens, it feels nicely hefty and tight. The focus and aperture rings move as smoothly as you would hope from a Nikon lens, while the built in hood pulls out, locks into position and retracts easily and without fuss. The optic bears a gorgeous multi coloured NIC multicoating which shimmers in the light.

Traditionally, the 105mm is regarded as a portrait lens, but it lends itself to much, much more, its compact size and long reach teamed with the very fast aperture make it the ideal partner for many kinds of photography, from portraits to grabbing those illusive middle distance candids in the street!

The lens will be supplied as pictured, with original Nikon caps, ready for you to get to work immediately!

So there you have it, A rare opportunity to acquire an excellent example of this stunning Nikkor, raring to go and begging to be used, every time you take it out is an occasion! Of course, equipment of this vintage and in such superlative condition takes us into the realm of the collectible, so it may be possible to buy this lens, enjoy it, and part with it in the future for the same or more than you paid for it, making it effectively free!

Hopefully, the description and photos will answer any questions you may have, but please feel free to drop me an email if anything needs clarifying further.