Nikkor P.C. 105mm F/2.5

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length105mm

Max aperturef/2.5

TypeCinema · Telephoto · Prime

Weight435 g

Filter size52 mm

Physical length78 mm

Min focus distance1 m

Max magnification0.1408

Aperture blades7

Optical elements5

Groups4

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped, screw-in

Additional Info02

Category["Vintage"]

Keywords["Nikkor","Prime","Tele","Vintage"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review VerdictThe Nikkor P.C. 105mm f/2.5 may be 50+ years old but it's still an impressive lens even by today's standards. Especially the image sharpness is impressive. And it's not only about the center quality - the lens is quite evenly sharp across the image field at f/2.8 with some extra bite around f/5.6. Compared to modern lenses the peak performance is a tad lower but most will be hard-pressed to see a difference. Image distortions are negligible. Lateral CAs are a tad high at f/2.5 but they are well-controlled beyond. Vignetting is only noticeable at max aperture as well. The quality of the bokeh is excellent in the out-of-focus background whereas the foreground blur can be a bit rough. Bokeh fringing aka LoCAs is quite high at f/2.5 but some modern lenses struggle here as well. Nikon earned its reputation for offering tough gear during the 70s and the 105mm f/2.5 feels also like it was carved from rock. The all-metal construction is reassuring. Manual focusing is a bit on the stiff side (in our sample at least). The action of the aperture ring feels very clicky and not overly soft though. If you want to own a legendary lens, this may well be the one. Thankfully, it was produced in high numbers so the used market price is still pretty moderate. As surprising as it may be, it is still capable of playing well with high-megapixel cameras today. After all this time, this is quite an achievement. Highly recommended!

Review Published2023-02-04T01:43:00+00:00

Optical Construction5 elements in 4 groups

Field Notes02

Nikon F-mount 105mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5, intended for portrait and general telephoto use (including cinema/telephoto applications).

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