Description:
Nikon 135 2.8 AI-s Manual Focus Nikkor Lens Front Angle View
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ikon 135 2.8 Al-s Nikkor Lens. This lens is relatively small and light, but like
all the other prime Nikkor telephoto lenses, it is tack sharp wide open and the focusing
is is smooth and deliberate. While other AI focal lengths offer stronger
performers at a higher price, this optic will still outperform many new consumer
AF designs.
As a typical AI Nikkor, this lens does well. Stopping down 1-2 stops improves
sharpness and contrast, but it is useable wide open under the right conditions.
All its optical faults can be easily remedied in Photoshop or a similar image
editor.
Nikon 135 2.8 AI-s Manual Focus Nikkor Lens Side View
Both Ai and Ai-S versions of this Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 lens have a solid mechanical construction. Most photographers might agree newer Ai-S Nikkor lenses generally exhibit slightly higher contrast than older Ai series Nikkor lenses. However, it is entirely an individual preference over such optical behavior the lenses present. Among the available options within the 135mm focal length, the Nikkor
135mm f/2.8s lens featured here seemed represents the best investment especially
when you summarizing all variable factors such as price, performance and
secondary factors such as portability into your evaluation.
Nikon 135 2.8 AI-s Manual Focus Nikkor Lens Mount View
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Lens Chart for Nikon Cameras without built-in Motor: D40/D40x,
D60, D3000,
D3100, D5000 |
Invasive
Fisheyes |
Pre-AI
Modes |
AI Converted***
Exposure
Modes |
AI, AI-s***
Exposure
Modes |
AF, AF-D screw
Exposure
Modes |
AF-S, AF-I
Exposure
Modes |
VR* |
G**
Exposure
Modes |
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No
Breaks
Mirror
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Yes
No Meter
Manual
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Yes
No Meter
Manual
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Yes
No Meter
Manual
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AF: No
Program,
Shutter,
Aperture, Manual
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AF: Yes
Program,
Shutter,
Aperture, Manual
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AF: Yes
Program,
Shutter,
Aperture, Manual
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Features
This telephoto lens with its moderately fast maximum aperture can be a logical
choice if you are looking for a high quality telephoto lens to handle your all
round photographic needs, in particular if cost of investment is an issue to
you. However, Nikon did have another cheaper lens with similar lens configuration
in the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8s but has a far inferior built quality,
although optically the more economical offering does provide surprisingly good
optical performance. Chromatic aberrations can be distracting, and there
is some loss of detail and contrast for distant subjects
AI-S -
The descendant of AI AI-S lenses added a pair of mechanical features
necessary for both automatic and semi-automatic exposure functions of the Nikon
F4, F501/N2020, F301/N2000 and FA camera
