I thought so- I do have a Nikkor 13.5cm F4 in Leica mount, made in 1949. The 135/3.5 Ais, which I also have, tracks back to this lens as they are based on the Zeiss 13.5cm F4 Sonnar. The 135/3.5 Ais gives a different rendering from the 135/2.8 Nikkor-Q.
I thought so- I do have a Nikkor 13.5cm F4 in Leica mount, made in 1949. The 135/3.5 Ais, which I also have, tracks back to this lens as they are based on the Zeiss 13.5cm F4 Sonnar. The 135/3.5 Ais gives a different rendering from the 135/2.8 Nikkor-Q.
That might be a good enough reason for me to get both! I love experimenting with legacy/vintage lenses and seeing how they render differently not only from each other, but from modern designs as well.
I know it is beneficial to have a consistent look across the lens line, but some times I'm looking for a different styling that pulls me toward older designs/coatings (or lack thereof).
I've recently picked up a Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 and while it is not the sharpest lens, there is a character to it that I think I can leverage for some applications.
The later/compact Nikkor 135/2.8 replaced the Nikkor-Q 135/2.8. The latter is a unique formula- 4 elements in 4 groups, hard to compare with any of the other lenses that I've taken apart. The compact 135/2.8 is very similar to the later/compact 200/4, 5 element design.
The later/compact Nikkor 135/2.8 replaced the Nikkor-Q 135/2.8. The latter is a unique formula- 4 elements in 4 groups, hard to compare with any of the other lenses that I've taken apart. The compact 135/2.8 is very similar to the later/compact 200/4, 5 element design.
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