Items for Sale

Over the years I collected information for my site, I also aquired many lenses. Now it is time to simplify my collectionand sell items I no longer need. All lenses for sale here are in perfect working condition with clear optics, unless otherwise noted. I try to describe the condition as accurately as possible. Click on the link to see pictures. I haven't had time to take pictures of most items yet, but if you are interested in any lens I am happy to take some.

Please contact me at: roland@photosynthesis.co.nz.

Lenses | AI Conversion Kits | Accessories | Brochures and Manuals |

Lenses

LensGradeDescriptionAccessoriesPrice
PC-Nikkor 35mm 1:3.5
no.109382. 		Mint to Mint- A beautiful example of a 35mm PC lens from the mid-late 1960s. It was the first lens for 35mm cameras offering perspective control, a feature previously found only on large format view cameras. Careful examination will reveal one or two small scuffsin the paintwork, otherwise in pristine condition. This is a relatively late example with the focus scale in feet and m, and the serial number followed by a dot. The preset aperture ring, focus ring and shift mechanism all work smoothly and evenly with the right amount of resistance.
  • Original front and rear caps
$275
Nikon 50mm 1:2 AI
no.3632400 		Mint in Box This lens is known to be very sharp. This item looks new, only a little wear on the filter threads keeps this from being 100% perfect.
  • Original front and rear caps
  • Gold box with matching serial number and foam insert
$150 SOLD
Nikkormat EL no.5606643
Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4 no.3843372 		Mint- Camera and lens combination as originally sold. Cosmetically the lens is in mint condition. Focus action is heavy from lack of use. Aperture blades are sluggish although they appear clean. The camera is very clean, slight discoloration of the film guide rails, otherwise near mint condition. There is no battery so I can't tell if the meter is working, although it was resposive a few years back before the battery died.
  • Original front cap for lens
$200
Tokina 90mm 1:2.5 macro
no.8405118 		Mint- An immaculate copy of this highly acclaimed macro lens. A very sharp lens with macro focusing to 1:2. For a macro lens it has a fast aperture making it useful as a portrait and general purpose telephoto lens with beautiful smooth background rendition. See the review here.
  • Original front rear caps.
  • Zeiss T* 55mm circular polariser like new in box ($111 new from Adorama).
$300
Nikon Series-E 100mm 1:2.8
no.1937221 		Mint An absolutely perfect copy of this lens, even with the gold inspection sticker. This is the later version with the chrome grab ring and better build quality than the earlier black plastic version. This is the smallest and lightest telephoto that Nikon made. Optically this lens is nearly as good as the famous AI 105/2.5. I used it on a hiking trip when I needed a capable light-weight and compact camera kit, where it produced very good results.
  • Original front rear caps.
$120
Nikon 105mm 1:2.5 AI
no.846944 		Mint A lovely example of this famous portrait lens. I prefer the AI 105mm over the later AI-S version due to the longer focus throw, which allows for slower and more accurate focusing. The aperture blades are also slightly curved and while they don't form a circular opening when stopped down they give a more rounded organic shape than the straight edge aperture blades of the AI-S version, giving more pleasing bokeh.
  • Original front rear caps
$200
Nikon 135mm 1:3.5 AI
no.289273 		Mint- The smallest and lightest 135mm Nikkor but just as sharp as the faster models. I prefer this model to the similar AI-S version due to the longer focus throw and deeper pull-out hood. This lens is in beautiful condition externally, mechanically and optically, with no noticeable signs of use.
  • Original front rear caps
$90
Nikkor-Q.C 200mm 1:4
AI Converted
no.613203 		Mint- The last of the early 200mm lenses from Nikon. The ".C" in the name indicates the lens is multicoated, giving better colours and contrast than older Nikkor-Q versions. This lens has been converted to AI so it compatible with all Nikon cameras such as the FM and all DSLRs. It looks nearly new with just a couple of tiny nicks which show it has been used. The focus is beautifully smooth and even, and the coatings and glass are in perfect condition.
  • The front and rear caps are the correct period for this lens.
$120
200mm 1:4 late pre-AI
no.697411 		Mint- A nice compact telephoto lens from the mid 1970s. The paint finish on the hood is a little rough in places, maybe it was cleaned with an over-strong solvent. The rest of the lens is in mint condition.
  • Original rear cap, replacement front cap.
  • Silver box with matching serial number and foam insert.
$85
Zoom-Nikkor 43-86mm 1:3.5 pre-AI
no.479039 		Excellent+ The standard zoom from the 1960s. Some signs of light wear but otherwise very clean and in very good condition. Zoom and focus rings operate smoothly and the aperture ring clicks nicely into place. Note, a previous owner installed an AI style aperture coupling prong but the lens is NOT AI converted.
  • Front and rear caps.
  • Front skylight filter.
$50

Original AI conversion kits, new old stock, $25 each

AI kitDescriptionSerial noPrice
2Nikkor-H 50mm 1:2 Auto 785011 – 3100000SOLD
3Nikkor-H 50mm 1:2 Auto 742111 – 785010SOLD
4K 50mm 1:1.4 (New version) 3750401 – 3940000SOLD
7Nikkor-S 50mm 1.4 Auto 532011 – 635510SOLD
19Nikkor-UD 20mm 1:3.5 Auto421241 – 432210SOLD
20Nikkor-UD 20mm 1:3.5 Auto432211 – 480633SOLD
21K 20mm 1:4103001 – 125xxx
22K 24mm 1:2.8450000 – 52xxxx
27K 28mm 1:2.8382011 – 41xxxx
28K 28mm 1:3.5195531 – 301010
29Nikkor-H 28mm 1:3.5 Auto625611 – 89xxxxSOLD
33Nikkor-O 35mm 1:2 Auto741311 – 880000SOLD
35K 35mm 1:2.8773111 – 920110
36Nikkor-S 35mm 1:2.8 Auto255311 – 773110SOLD
37K 85mm 1:1.8410001 – 44xxxxSOLD
40Nikkor-P 105mm 1:2.5 Auto (chrome)234011 – 407300SOLD
42K 135mm 1:2.8 (New)730001 – 75xxxx
43K 135mm 1:2.8430001 – 46xxxxSOLD
45K 135mm 1:3.5158101 – 18xxxx
46Nikkor-Q 135mm 1:3.5 Auto (New)865101 – 981870SOLD
47Nikkor-Q 135mm 1:3.5 Auto831211 – 865100SOLD
48Nikkor-P 180mm 1:2.8 Auto312011 – 35xxxxSOLD
49K 200mm 1:4670001 – 70xxxx
51Nikkor-Q 200mm 1:4 Auto304411 – 420000SOLD
55Nikkor-P.C 400mm 1:5.6 Auto / K 400mm 1:5.6*ED256031 – 261177
64K 105mm 1:4 micro174011 – 186955
72K 80-200mm 1:4.5210001 – 25xxxx
74Nikkor 80-200mm 1:4.5 Auto101911 – 19xxxxSOLD
77K 28-45mm 1:4.5174011 – 19xxxx
79K 28-45mm 1:4.5174011 – 19xxxx

Hoods, Filters etc

ItemGradeDescriptionPrice
Aperture ring for Nikkor-S 35mm 1:2.8 Mint Aperture ring for Nikkor-S 35mm 1:2.8 serial #255311 - 39xxxx.
Use it to restore lens with AI modification to original condition. Reverses AI kit 36 		$10
Aperture ring for 35mm 1:2.8 Mint Aperture ring for 35mm 1:2.8 #773111 - 85xxxx.
Use it to restore lens with AI modification to original condition. Reverses AI kit 35 		$10
Aperture ring for K 55mm 1:1.2 Mint Aperture ring for K 55mm 1:1.2 #350011 - 38xxxx.
Use it to restore lens with AI modification to original condition. Reverses AI kit 8 		$10
Aperture ring for 135mm 1:2.8 Mint Aperture ring for 135mm 1:2.8 #430001 - 46xxxx.
Use it to restore lens with AI modification to original condition. Reverses AI kit 43 		$10
Nikon F A B1 B2 C D extension tubes (early K-ring set) EX Old style Nikon F extension tubes with bronze finish from early 1960s.
Equivalent to the Nikon K-ring set: A = K1, B1 = K2, B2 = K3, C = K4, D = K5. The old names are more logical because the B1 and B2 must always be used in pairs (with or without the C or D tubes between, or the A in addition).
In excellent condition with some rub marks on the raised grips. With original leather carry case. 		$30
Hood for Nikkor-S 50mm 1:1.4 EX Snap-on hood for Nikkor-S 50mm and 5.8cm 1:1.4 lenses. Some wear on raised edges but otherwise very clean. In gold box labelled "for Nikkor-Auto 5.0cm F:1.4", the focal length in cm indicates this is probably from 1962 when the 50/1.4 was introduced - prototypes were marked in cm but production lenses were all in mm. $20
Nikon HN-2 Hood Mint New old stock HN-2 in silver box. Matches K 28/3.5 and K 28/2.8 lenses from 1974 - 1977. $20
Nikon HN-7 Hood EX Metal screw-in hood labelled "Nikon HN-7" for 85mm and 80-200mm zooms with 52mm filter. Some wear on raised edges but otherwise clean and in good condition. $15
Nikon HN-7 Hood EX Metal screw-in hood labelled "Nikon HN-7 JAPAN 85/1.8 80~200/4.5". Some wear on raised edges but otherwise clean and in good condition. $15
Nikon HS-11 Hood EX+ Rare metal snap-on hood for AI and AI-S 50/1.8 lens. In perfect condition except for a couple of tiny scuffs and nicks in the paintwork. $20
Nikon HS-14 Hood EX Metal snap-on hood for AI-S 105/2.8 micro lens. This hood is essentially a new version of the older HS-8 for pre-AI and AI 105/2.5 lenses, so will fit those lenses too. The black annodised finish is uneven due to contact with spots of liquid some time in its past but otherwise the hood is in great shape. $15
Hood for 10.5 and 13.5cm lens EX Metal snap-on hood labelled "f=10.5cm 1:2.5 f=13.5cm 1:3.5", "Nikon F Japan" and "US. PAT. J.PAT.PEND.". Some wear on raised edges but otherwise clean and in good condition. $20
Face ring for 55mm 1:1.2 Mint Face ring engraved "NIKKOR-S Auto 1:1.2 f=55mm Nippon Kogaku Japan No.198907" $5
Nikon 52mm L1BC filter (x2) Mint Like new in gold box, with CP-3 case and instruction sheet $10 each
Nikon 52mm B2 filter Mint Like new in gold box, with CP-3 case and instruction sheet. $10

Brochures, Manuals and Catalogues

ItemGradeDescriptionPrice
1965 Nikon Dealers Manual Mint- The Nikon system of photography - a comprehensive and detailed catalog of all Nikon cameras, lenses and accessories from 1965. Includes:
  • Cameras - Nikon F
  • Nikkor Lenses - introduction, normal, wideangle, normal, telephoto, super telephoto, reflex
  • Special Optics - zoom, closeup, fisheye, PC, EL
  • Catalogue pages - brochures and price lists
In original binder, all pages very clean and in excellent condition. 		$100
1972 Nikon/Nikkormat Sales Manual Excellent Nikon/Nikkormat Sales Manual given to dealers from March 1972. Includes:
  • Section I: History and Development
  • Section II: Camera bodies - Nikon F (Nikkormat and F2 missing)
  • Section III: Lenses - complete list of lenses including introduction, wideangle, normal, telephoto, super telephoto, reflex, zoom, special and closeup lenses, enlarging lenses, depth of field tables. Page for 80-200 and 85-250 missing, otherwise complete.
In original binder. On a few pages the holes for the binder have been ripped out but otherwise all pages are clean and in excellent condition.
1972 Nikon/Nikkormat Sales Manual Excellent Lens section as above but missing pages for 80-200, 85-250 and 200-600 zooms.
Nikomat FTN instruction manual Excellent+ Light wear on front cover and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 31 pages, dated 71.11. $15
Nikon FM Instruction Manual Excellent+ Some fingerprints on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 34 pages, dated 79.3. $15
Nikon FM Instruction Manual Mint- Some fingerprints on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 34 pages, dated 81.2. $15
Nikon FM2 Instruction Manual Mint- Some very light creases on front cover and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. Complete with 50 pages. $15
Nikon FA Instruction Manual Excellent+ Some fingerprints on front and rear covers and light wear along spine. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 77 pages, dated 83.8. $15
Nikon F3 Instruction Manual Mint- Some fingerprints on front and rear covers but no creases or wear. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 46 pages, dated 82.1 $15
Nikon N2020 Instruction Manual Excellent+ Some wear on front and rear covers but no creases. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. Complete with 37 pages. $15
Nikon FM Sales Manual Excellent+ A manual supplied to dealers detailing the features of the then-new Nikon FM camera and accessories. Very light signs of handling but otherwise very clean and in excellent condition. 25 pages, dated 7709 Sep 1977). $10
Nikon FM2 brochure Excellent+ Brochure showing the features of the Nikon FM2 camera. Slight yellowing of the pages around the edges and very light signs of handling but otherwise very clean and in excellent condition. 24 pages, dated 8201 (Jan 1982). $10
Nikon FG-20 brochure Mint- Brochure showing the features of the Nikon FG-20 camera. Slight yellowing of the pages around the edges but otherwise very clean and in excellent condition. 20 pages, dated 8401 (Jan 1984). $10
Nikon FA brochure Excellent+ Brochure showing the advanced technical features of the Nikon FA camera. Slight yellowing of the pages around the edges and light wear on the covers, otherwise very clean and in excellent condition. 28 pages, dated 8308 (Aug 1983). $10
Nikon N2020 Technical Sales Handbook Mint- Brochure detailing the technical features of the Nikon N2020 - Nikon's first practical AF camera. Very light signs of handling but otherwise very clean and in excellent condition. 32 pages, dated 8601 (Jan 1986). $10
Nikon FM3a Brochure Excellent Brochure showing the features of the Nikon FM3a camera. Some wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 8 pages, dated 0101 (Jan 2001) $10
1973 Nikkor Lenses for Nikon and Nikkormat cameras Mint Complete Nikon lens catalogue from 1973 in outstanding condition. Almost no wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 69 pages. $15
1977 Nikkor Lenses Catalogue Excellent Covers early AI lenses. Minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. Prices neatly handwritten in pencil on lens table at the rear of the book. 53 pages, dated 7709 (Sep 1977). $15
1980 Nikkor Lenses Catalogue Excellent Covers AI and early Series-E lenses. Minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 29 pages, dated 8003 (March 1980). $15
Nikkor Lenses - The Nikon System Excellent Fold-out summary of late pre-AI lenses from 1976. Minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. Two holes punched for storing in a binder. $5
Fold-out Nikon System and lens brochure Excellent One side shows the complete line up of Nikon lenses including AI, some early AI-S, and Series-E lenses. The other side has a schematic of Nikon cameras and accessories. Dated 8109 (Sep 1981). $5
Nikon F Photography Guide Excellent Summary of lenses, accessories and photographic techniques for the Nikon F, probably from 1970. Minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages all clean and in excellent condition. 37 pages. $15
Micro-NIKKOR Auto 55mm f/3.5 instruction sheet Excellent+ Very minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages are all clean and in excellent condition. 15 pages, dated 66.10. $5
Nikon Series-E 28mm f/2.8 instruction sheet Excellent Creased where folded and a small crease in the top corner. Otherwise clean and in excellent condition. Dated 81.12. $5
Nikon Series-E 50mmf/1.8 instruction sheet Fair Front page is creased and scuffed. Otherwise clean and in good condition. Dated 84.6. $5
Nikon AIS 35mm f/2 instruction sheet Fair Staining on front page. Other pages are all clean and in excellent condition. Dated 83.11. $5
Nikon AIS 35-105 f/3.5-4.5 instruction sheet Excellent+ Some signs of light wear but otherwise clean and in excellent condition. 28 pages, dated 84.6. $5
Nikon AIS 50-135 f/3.5 instruction sheet Excellent Some creases on top and bottom corners of front cover. Internal pages are all clean and in excellent condition. 24 pages, dated 82.08. $5
Nikon Lens Catalogs Excellent - Mint Years 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005. Some have some wear on the front and rear covers, others are near mint. Internal pages are all clean and in excellent condition. $10 each
Nikon Photographic Accessory Catalogs Excellent - Mint Years 1996, 1999, 1999, 2003. Very minor wear on the front and rear covers. Internal pages are all clean and in excellent condition. $10 each
Nikon Coolscan Catalog Mint- Covers Coolscan 9000, Coolscan 5000 and Coolscan V. Very minor wear on front and rear covers. Internal pages are all clean and in excellent condition. 12 pages. $10
Nikon World Magazine Vol 1 1967 Excellent Has holes punched for storing in a binder. Minor signs of wear but otherwise in very good condition. $10