EL Nikkor 75mm F4

This EL Nikkor 75mm F4 is a very small and light lens. The diameter of the filter thread is 34.5 mm, which is small and cute.

Nikkor 75mm Lenses

To compare the size, I placed three Nikkor lenses with the same focal length of 75mm on top of an ancient document. On the left is the old model EL Nikkor 75mm F4. On the right is the new N series EL Nikkor 75mm F4N. The lens behind is FR Nikkor 75mm F1.0.

Specifications

EL Nikkor 75mm F4

Focal length :  75 mm
Max. aperture :  f/4
Min. aperture :  f/45
Lens construction :  4 elements in 3 groups
Standard magnification :  5X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 10X
Picture angle :  52°
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Vignetting :  0% at f/8
Distortion :  -0.25%
Subject size :  56 X 56 mm (80 mm⌀)
Filter size :  d=34.5 mm p=0.5 mm
Mount :  Leica L39 screw mount
Length :  32 mm
Diameter :  44.5 mm
Weight :  80 g
Actual weight :  73.0 g

Release date :  June 1972
Price :
  10,800 Japanese YEN (February 1973)
  10,800 Japanese YEN (December 1973)
  13,100 Japanese YEN (June 1974)
  13,100 Japanese YEN (April 1976)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (July 1976)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (1977)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (1978)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (1979)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (1980)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (1981)
  14,700 Japanese YEN (April 1982)

EL Nikkor 75mm F4 Lens Construction

Position of EL Nikkor 75mm F4

The EL Nikkor 75mm F4 was a popular lens for beginners in medium format photo enlargement. The price of this lens was affordable for entry-level users. As shown in the price list below, a 75mm lens is more cheap than other 63mm to 80mm lenses.

Source is from the Nikon Industrial Lenses Price List (December 21st, 1977).
The price is Japanese YEN.

EL Nikkor	Price (YEN)	Film Formats
50mm F2.8	12,700	24 x 36 mm
50mm F4	7,900	24 x 36 mm
63mm F3.5	21,700	32 x 45 mm
75mm F4	14,700	56 x 56 mm
80mm F5.6	19,400	60 x 70 mm
105mm F5.6	26,500	65 x 90 mm
135mm F5.6	37,500	90 x 120 mm (4 x 5 inch)
150mm F5.6	49,200	100 x 130 mm (4 x 5 inch)
180mm F5.6	74,600	130 x 180 mm (5 x 7 inch)
210mm F5.6	86,200	150 x 210 mm (5 x 7 inch)
240mm F5.6	111,000	180 x 240 mm (8 x 10 inch)
300mm F5.6	163,000	270 x 330 mm (10 x 12 inch)
360mm F5.6	231,000	300 x 400 mm (11 x 14 inch)

Sales Period

According to Nikon's corporate history, the EL Nikkor 75mm F4 lens was released in June 1972. Then when did it the sale end? I saw it listed in the Nikon price list dated April 1, 1982. According to the Nikon price list dated June 1, 1982, I saw the newly designed EL Nikkor 75mm F4N listed. Therefore, I estimate that the 75mm F4 was discontinued at June 1982.

How to use the EL Nikkor 75mm F4

I attached a very popular mount adapter (M42 to Nikon Z) to my Nikon Z camera. And I also attached the M42 helicoid.

Mount Adapter

The following adapters were connected to the EL Nikkor 75mm F4 lens to get good infinity focus.

Mount adapter (M42 to Nikon Z)
BORG M42 helicoid
L39 to M42 adapter ring
EL Nikkor 75mm F4
Nikon 34.5mm Neutral Color UV L39 Filter
Nikon Lens Hood for Mountain Nikkor

Z 6 and EL Nikkor 75mm F4

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