{"product_id":"excellent-nikon-ai-s-nikkor-135mm-f-2-8-mf-telephoto-lens-from-japan-216","title":"[Excellent] Nikon Ai-S Nikkor 135mm f\/2.8 MF Telephoto Lens from Japan #215","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/bootstrap@5.0.2\/dist\/css\/bootstrap.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" integrity=\"sha384-EVSTQN3\/azprG1Anm3QDgpJLIm9Nao0Yz1ztcQTwFspd3yD65VohhpuuCOmLASjC\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"\u003e\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\tbody { \t\tfont-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; \t} \t.content-box { \t\tmargin-top: 1em; font-size: 1.2em; \t} \t \th1.product-name { \t\tfont-size: 1.6em; \t\ttext-align: center; \t} \t.subHeader { \t\tfont-size: 1.5em; \t\tbackground-color: #2a6fec; \t\tcolor: white; \t\tpadding: 0.5em; \t\tmargin-bottom: 0.5em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t} \t.descriptionBody p { \t\tmargin-top: 1em; \t} \t.descriptionValue { \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tpadding: 0; \t} \tspan.gradeHeader { \t\tfont-size: 1.2em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t} \th3 { \t\tfont-size: 1.2em; \t\tfont-weight: bold; \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tmargin-top: 1em; \t} \t#displayAppearance\u003eul { \t\tmargin: 0; \t\tmargin-bottom: 0.2em; \t} \t#displayAppearance p { \t\tmargin: 0; \t} \t#displaySize\u003ep { \t\tmargin: 0; \t} \tdiv.icon { \t\tmargin: 2em auto; \t} \t#linkUrl { \t\ttext-align: center; \t} \t \t#displayGrade[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t#displayAppearance[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} #displayFunctional[title=\"none\"] { display: none; } \t#displaySize[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t#displayWeight[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t#displayIncludings[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t#displayFreeSpace[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t.linkField[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t} \t#linkUrl[title=\"none\"] { \t\tdisplay: none; \t}\u003c\/style\u003e\t\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\t\t\t\u003ch1 class=\"product-name\" title=\"title\"\u003e[Excellent] Nikon Ai-S Nikkor 135mm f\/2.8 MF Telephoto Lens from Japan #215\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box description\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"description subHeader\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionBody\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"descriptionValue\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly regarded Nikon Ai-S Nikkor 135mm f\/2.8 manual focus telephoto lens, known for its excellent optical performance and robust build. It is a favorite among photographers for portraits, sports, and low-light photography. Despite some age-related characteristics detailed below, this lens has been tested and confirmed to be fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayGrade\" title=\"grade\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"gradeHeader\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"gradeValue\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayAppearance\" title=\"appearance\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eAppearance of the item\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible scuffs on the exterior lens barrel, consistent with general use.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Hood Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small hole has been opened on the side of the built-in hood. Please refer to photos for exact condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003ePlease check on the photos for detailed cosmetic condition of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eInspection Results (Decomposed Inspection)\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayFunctional\" title=\"functional\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eOperational Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"functional\"\u003eWe tested this lens and confirmed it works properly. Both the focusing ring and aperture mechanism operate smoothly and responsively.\u003c\/span\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayOptics\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eOptics Inspection (Lens Elements)\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eModerate fungal growth\u003c\/strong\u003e is present inside the lens elements. This can affect image contrast and sharpness. Professional cleaning is recommended for optimal optical performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight dust particles are present within the lens. This is common for older lenses and typically has minimal impact on image quality, but might slightly reduce contrast in some situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScratches:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected on the front, rear, or internal optical elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsam Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayOperationalChecks\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Operational Checks\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocusing Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates smoothly with appropriate resistance, no stiffness, binding, or inconsistent resistance detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, dry, and snappy. They open and close quickly without oil residue or sluggishness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure and in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Hood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extends and retracts properly, noting the mentioned side hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e All mechanical components function as expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eKnown Issues for This Specific Model (Addressed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eBased on our database of common issues for the Nikon Ai-S Nikkor 135mm f\/2.8, we have specifically inspected for the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Mechanism\/Focus Stiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked and confirmed smooth operation; no excessive stiffness or binding detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Wear (Barrel\/Rings):\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor scuffs are present on the exterior barrel (as noted in Appearance section), consistent with the lens's age and grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Optics (Dust\/Debris):\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight internal dust is present (as noted in Optics Inspection).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Scratches:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Haze:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Fungus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eModerate fungal growth detected\u003c\/strong\u003e (as noted in Optics Inspection). This is the most significant optical flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperture Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed clean, dry, and snappy; no oil or stickiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsam Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Accessories (Caps\/Filters):\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A - No accessories are included with this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewfinder\/Light Seals\/Mirror\/Mirror Bumper:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A - These issues are not applicable to a lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cdiv id=\"displayIncludings\" title=\"includings\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eNone. Only the lens itself is included as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"subHeader\"\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors or users seeking a cosmetically flawless lens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to visible scuffs and the hole in the built-in hood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographers requiring pristine optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moderate internal fungus and slight dust may slightly affect contrast and image clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsers unwilling to undertake or arrange for professional fungus cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moderate fungus would require attention for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividuals sensitive to minor cosmetic imperfections:\u003c\/strong\u003e As described in the Appearance section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eIf you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box ddpOrDdu\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"dduOrDdp subHeader\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\tFor U.S. Buyers - DDP (Duties Prepaid \/ Included)\t\t\t\t\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eImport duty and standard courier fees are included in the price\/shipping cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eNo extra payment at delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eDelivery time as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eIf unexpected charges appear, contact us before paying\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence — all import charges are handled on our side under DDP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"content-box note\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003ch2 class=\"note subHeader\"\u003ePlease Note for Buyers Outside the U.S.\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eWe ship items from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\t\t\t\t\t\tThese charges are the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003ePlease check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally,\t\t\t\t\t\tthose additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eWe write the customs declaration correctly. No undervalue. No checkmark gift. \u003c\/li\u003e\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\t\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988381253815,"sku":null,"price":117.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9395\/4231\/files\/57_4364fa14-7a1a-4d1c-aa69-5756763bc86f.jpg?v=1776697338","url":"https:\/\/shop.his50s.com\/products\/excellent-nikon-ai-s-nikkor-135mm-f-2-8-mf-telephoto-lens-from-japan-216","provider":"Japan Retro Camera Forest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}