Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5

Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 | S/N: 210787

Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 - Good Condition | Legendary Portrait Lens with Striking Vintage Character

Introductory Paragraph The Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 is the definitive choice for the enthusiast who values a world-class vintage portrait rendering and tank-like mechanical construction. Engraved with the historic "Nippon Kogaku" name, this legendary medium-telephoto prime is celebrated for its exceptional sharpness, smooth background bokeh, and signature organic contrast. Its fast f/2.5 aperture makes it an incredibly capable tool for isolated portraiture, low-light events, and fine-art street compression. Whether mounted to a vintage mechanical Nikon SLR or adapted to a modern digital mirrorless body, this Nippon Kogaku lens provides the tactile honesty and timeless optical brilliance that shaped photojournalism history.

Key Features

• Acclaimed 5-element in 3-group optical design, highly corrected to deliver razor-sharp central focus with a beautifully smooth background drop-off.

• Classic 105mm portrait focal length, offering a flattering compression that enhances facial features and isolates subjects elegantly.

• Fast f/2.5 maximum aperture, allowing for highly precise shallow depth-of-field control and strong low-light performance.

• Industrial all-metal scalloped focus ring, providing unmatched structural durability and a deeply tactile vintage grip.

• Native Nikon F Non-AI mount, featuring the iconic metal meter-coupling prong ("rabbit ears") for vintage mechanical SLRs.

• Premium Nikkor-P multi-coating, engineered to reduce flare while maintaining rich, deep color saturation on both film and digital sensors.

• Precision 7-blade aperture mechanism, creating beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights and smooth bokeh transitions.

Condition Report Good condition. Body/Barrel: Shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic paint wear on the metal ridges consistent with standard vintage handling. Sensor/Optics: Lens elements are clean and clear; free from fungus, heavy internal separation, or deep scratches. Minimal internal micro-dust is visible under inspection, which does not alter image contrast or resolution. Mechanics/Electronics: The all-metal manual focus helicoid glides smoothly and evenly across the entire range. The aperture ring clicks cleanly, and the internal aperture blades are dry, oil-free, and highly responsive.

Specialist Note "The Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 is widely considered one of the greatest portrait lenses ever produced by any manufacturer, and this early Nippon Kogaku version is where the legend truly began. What I love about it is its incredible micro-contrast; it captures fine details with absolute clarity while wrapping the background in a creamy, painterly bokeh that modern lenses simply can't reproduce. The heavy, all-metal mechanical layout feels like a precision instrument in your hands. It’s an honest, time-tested piece of glass that instantly elevates any portrait session. For anyone seeking an iconic, character-rich telephoto prime for film or mirrorless adaptation, this Nikkor-P is a top-tier choice."

What's Included

• Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Prime Lens (S/N: 210787)

• Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nippon Kogaku (Nikon)

• Model: Nikkor-P Auto 105mm f/2.5

• Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens

• Focal Length: 105mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.5

• Lens Mount: Nikon F (Non-AI)

• Filter Size: 52mm

• Category: 2. Lenses ▸ Telephoto Zoom Lens

• Battery Type: None