Product Description

Nikkor 35mm Lenses Behind every lens is a history of Nikon quality and innovation that has consistently set new standards of excellence. Nikon s most remarkable innovation may be its consistent use of the Nikon F lens mount which makes your camera compatible with literally hundreds of Nikkor lenses. Even when you re using the most powerful Nikkor super-telephoto lens, your pictures will be clear and sharp, with exellent color rendition. That s because many Nikkor telephoto and super-telephoto lenses are made with ED glass, a Nikon innovation that virtually eliminates the color fringing common with regular lens glass in longer focal lengths. Features unique Nikon Defocus-image Control technology, which allows you to control background and foreground blur for striking portraits. Autofocus capability. Large maximum aperture for shooting in dim light. Accepts 72mm filters. Built-in lens hood. Wt. 30.7 oz. Dim. 3.1 x 4.7 . Item Specifications: Product Description: Nikon DC-Nikkor telephoto lens - 135 mm Lens System: Telephoto lens Mounting Type: Nikon F Lens Aperture: F/2.0 Focal Length: 135 mm Min Focus Range: 4 ft Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Lens Construction: 6 group(s) / 7 element(s) Special Functions: Tele Filter Size: 72 mm Length: 5 in Weight: 28.6 oz

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #114519 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: B00006I5J4
• Released on: 2003-08-01
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Professional photographers make Nikkor lenses their lenses of choice. Nikon is committed to every aspect of lens manufacturing, maintaining clarity, sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability.Nikon offers this portrait lens with Nikon's exclusive Defocus Control. Its rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural. The lens also features rear focusing for fast AF operation and large maximum aperture for shooting in low light.

Customer Reviews

Excellent if slightly dated lens
This is a famous long portrait lens, best suited perhaps to Nikon's full frame bodies like the D3 and D700.

It has a Defocus Control ring, a unique function which allows the user to vary the foreground or background blur. Quite an easy thing to use but I don't employ it so much. The autofocus is screw-drive, quite quick but a tad too noisy for shooting, say, during a wedding ceremony. The more versatile 70-200 VR has near silent and almost immediate autofocus.

The build is above average, crinkle effect metal barrel but still quite light. The general feeling is of quality from a previous era.

There is a built-in hood which is a good idea, but it doesn't slide too smoothly (unlike the one on my Leica 75mm Summicron-M, which is as smooth as silk) - in fact some user have found it temporarily jamming when pushing back if it is not done smoothly. Some copies like mine seem to have a small hole drilled in the hood, maybe to secure the lenscap with a cord.

Optically this is very fine, giving outstanding colour rendition and skin tones. The speed is useful, with a typically large front element.

It's a toss-up which is better between this and the 105mm DC, but the latter is preferred by some and is perhaps better for closer work or a crop sensor camera like the D300.

close to perfect
for portrait photos the best you can buy.
not easy to handle - but using the lens and viewing the results you will quickly learn how to use and love this lens.
according to some gossips in the market nikon will stop producing this lens in the next future: google it and you will find more details.