EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

According to Nikon materials, EL Nikkor stopped selling in 2006. I bought this EL Nikkor 75mm F4N lens over 10 years ago. It was unused and like new beautiful condition so I decided to buy it.

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

As a reference for collectors, I will show you a complete set of lens in perfect condition.

Specifications

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

Focal length :  74.9 mm
Max. aperture :  f/4
Min. aperture :  f/22
Lens construction :  4 elements in 3 groups
Standard magnification :  5X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 10X
Picture angle :  48° (at 5X)
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Subject size :  80 mm⌀ (6cm x 6cm)
Filter size :  d=40.5 mm p=0.5 mm
Mount :  Leica L39 screw mount
Length :  33 mm
Diameter :  51 mm
Weight :  90 g
Actual weight :  87.5 g (No. 503147)
Actual weight :  68.5 g (No. 531100)

Release date :  April 1982
Price :
  16,400 Japanese YEN (1982)
  16,400 Japanese YEN (1984)
  16,400 Japanese YEN (1985)
  16,400 Japanese YEN (1987)
  16,900 Japanese YEN (1993)
  16,900 Japanese YEN (1999)
  16,900 Japanese YEN (2003)
  16,900 Japanese YEN (2004)

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N Lens Construction

I was surprised to see the lens construction. It's surprisingly simple. This lens is a Tessar type with 4 elements in 3 groups. The EL Nikkor 75mm F4N lens has a simple structure but generates a very good image.

Position of EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

The 75mm photo enlarging lens was a necessary lens for many medium format photographers. The EL Nikkor 75mm F4N lens was good for them and reasonably priced. Please see the price at the time of 1984.

Source is from the Nikon Price List (October 1st, 1984).
The price is Japanese YEN.

EL Nikkor	Price (YEN)	Film Formats
40mm F4N	29,000	35mm
50mm F2.8N	14,200	35mm
50mm F4N	9,000	35mm
63mm F2.8N	24,100	35mm Micro, 35mm
75mm F4N	16,400	6x6cm
80mm F5.6N	21,000	6x6cm, 6x7cm
105mm F5.6N	27,500	6x9cm

Two Lenses

I have two EL Nikkor 75mm F4N lenses. They look exactly the same, but there are some differences.

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N Lens

The left is the early model, and the serial number is 503147. The right is the late model, and the serial number is 531100.

Difference Between Two Lenses

According to the specifications, the weight of the lens is as follows.

Weight :  90 g
Actual weight :  87.5 g (No. 503147)
Actual weight :  68.5 g (No. 531100)

The weights of the two lenses are so different.

Early Model No. 503147

"MADE IN JAPAN" is engraved on the front lens part.
The lens barrel is fastened with three Phillips screws.

Late Model No. 531100

A small sticker with "MADE IN JAPAN" printed on the lens barrel is affixed.
There are no screws around the lens barrel.

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N Lens

How to use the N series lenses

This lens can illuminate the aperture value with the light bulb of the enlarger. For this purpose, there is a lighting window in the lens. When using an N-series lens for photography, cover the aperture value display window with black tape.

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

Fun to Shoot

The EL Nikkor 75mm F4N is a popular lens, so it is produced in large numbers. You can easily get this lens in the used camera market. Please try using this lens.

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

EL Nikkor 75mm F4N

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