Nikon f3.5 135mm pre-AI Pat Pend Lens. FUNGUS. Graded: BGN [#8052]

Description:

The first longer telephoto lens made by Nikon for the Nikon F. Introduced in February 1959.

This variant has a standard aperture ring and maximum aperture of F22 and is marked ‘Nippon Kogaku’. Single ‘focusing scale marked in ‘feet’. For full details see: https://www.destoutz.ch/lens_13.5cm_f3.5_730484.html

Condition details:

Included (might not be in photographs): Front and rear caps.

Cosmetic: Almost no wear. Very minor surface handling marks to the shade.

Optical: A tiny patch of fungus to the edge of the front element. May clean up. Can recommend a UK company that will clean the lens for around £38.

Mechanical: In good condition and fully working.

Dust/Haze: Almost perfect. A tiny amount of internal dust/haze, which is visible when a bright light is hone through the lens. Image will not be affected.

Graded: Bargain

(Rough with cosmetic damage. Glass heavily marked or fungus. )