EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N Chapter 1
EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N    Chapter 1

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

Stylish and casual, the new era of the Mountain EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N. Even though it is a new era, the product was released in 1980.

Nikon Z cameras are extremely compatible with industrial Nikkor lenses. With the advent of the Nikon Z, I have a lot more opportunities to bring out this kind of lens. Above all, it looks dramatically better.

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

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

The lens cap just sits on top of the lens. Early caps did not have the Nikon logo. Later caps have the Nikon logo on them. There are two types of sponge cushions: round and square.

Specifications

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

Focal length :  105.5 mm
Max. aperture :  f/5.6
Min. aperture :  f/32
Lens construction :  6 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  5X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 10X
Picture angle :  51° (at 5X)
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Subject size :  120 mm⌀ (6 X 9 cm)
Filter size :  d=40.5 mm p=0.5 mm
Mount :  Leica L39 screw mount
Length :  40 mm
Diameter :  51 mm
Weight :  110 g
Actual weight :  101.5 g

Release date :  1980
Price :
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1980)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1981)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1982)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1984)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1985)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1987)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1993)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (1999)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (2003)
  27,500 Japanese YEN (2004)

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N Lens Construction

Position of EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

This EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N lens was first released in 1980 for 27,500 yen. Since then, the price had remained at 27,500 yen for 26 years without being raised. It is a phenomenal price.

EL Nikkor N Series Price List

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

How to enjoy the EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

I attached a Nikon FTZ mount adapter to my Nikon Z camera. And I also attached the Nikon E2 ring and BORG M42 helicoid and Fuji EX ring. In this condition, I mounted the EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N lens. It is possible to take a picture at infinity.

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

EL Nikkor 105mm F5.6N

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