EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6
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Martin Collection

I would like to introduce to you the wonderful images received from Mr. Martin Moravcik of Slovakia. Of course, the all of special Nikkor lenses are Martin-san's great collection.

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Unused New Lens
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Serial Number Sticker
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Lens Storage
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Original Nikon Logo Vinyl Bag
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Platinum Paper

The following collection includes all accessories and papers such as warranty cards. This condition is extremely rare for industrial lenses 50 years ago.

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Complete Set
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Signed by Mr. Takeshi SAGAWA
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Warranty Card
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Nippon Kogaku Postcard
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Dealer Card
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Specifications

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6

Focal length :  300 mm
Max. aperture :  f/5.6
Min. aperture :  f/45
Lens construction :  6 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  2X
Range of magnification ratio :  1X - 4X
Picture angle :  52°
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Vignetting :  0% at f/8
Distortion :  -0.03%
Image size :  440mm⌀
Subject size :  270x330mm (10x12in.)
Filter size :  d=100 mm p=1 mm
Rear mount :  d=100 mm p=1 mm
Front mount :  d=100 mm p=1 mm
Lens adapter plate o.d. :  d=131mm
Length :  97mm
Diameter :  117mm
Weight :  1,550 g

Release date :  August 1972
Price :
  140,000 Japanese YEN (1973)
  163,000 Japanese YEN (1974)
  163,000 Japanese YEN (1976)
  163,000 Japanese YEN (1977)
  163,000 Japanese YEN (1980)
  187,500 Japanese YEN (1981)
  187,500 Japanese YEN (1982)
  187,500 Japanese YEN (1985)

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Lens Construction

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Portrait

These are not portraits of beautiful female models. These are portraits of the lens. It is difficult to take beautiful pictures of beautiful lenses unless you can talk with them.

Metal Front and Rear Caps
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Beautiful Lens Front Element
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EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6
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Heavy Black Paint Like the Nikon Model S Series Microscope
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Another EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6

Another lens is even more rare. There is an engraving error. Where do you think there is an engraving error on the lens?

Engraving Error FL Nikkor 300mm F5.6
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Still Beautiful EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6
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The Back Lens is Also Beautiful
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Cool EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6
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50 Years Old Boy
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Twin EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Lenses

Twin sisters lined up. The lens serial numbers are 600016 and 600017. Yes. The lens serial numbers are consecutive.

Twin EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6 Lenses
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Beautiful Twin Sisters
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300 Year Old Twin Sisters
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FL or EL is Not a Problem
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EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A

This lens was released in the final stage of the long history of the EL Nikkor lenses. In the brochure, the letter A was written at the end of the product name to distinguish it from the lenses of the previous era. However, there is no A engraving on the lens barrel. Yes, it is EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A.

Aesthetic EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Excellent EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Brilliant EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Specifications

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A

Focal length :  302.5 mm
Max. aperture :  f/5.6
Min. aperture :  f/45
Lens construction :  6 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  4X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 8X
Picture angle :  57° (at 4x)
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Subject size :  410mm⌀ (10x12in.)
Filter size :  d=86 mm p=1 mm
Rear mount :  d=90 mm p=1 mm
Front mount :  d=90 mm p=1 mm
Lens adapter plate o.d. :  d=121mm
Length :  94mm
Diameter :  97mm
Weight :  1,190 g

Release date :  1985
Price :
  195,000 Japanese YEN (1985)
  195,000 Japanese YEN (1987)
  195,000 Japanese YEN (1989)
  195,000 Japanese YEN (1990)
  195,000 Japanese YEN (July 1991)
  214,500 Japanese YEN (October 1991)
  214,500 Japanese YEN (1993)
  214,500 Japanese YEN (1996)

EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A Lens Construction

Gorgeous EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Superb Glass EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Elegant EL Nikkor 300mm F5.6A
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Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Mr. Martin Moravcik of the Slovak Republic for taking and providing many valuable images for this article in producing this article. Thank you very much.