Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm the Emperor of the Lens
Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm the Emperor of the Lens

The Emperor of the Lens
Imperial Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
Super Power Optical Engine

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm the Emperor of the Lens

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 and Nikon Z 6

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

The Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 is the most graceful lens in the Ultra Micro Nikkor series. This lens is called "The Emperor of the Lens". It was introduced in 1970 from Nippon Kogaku. The Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 consisted of seven elements set in a black painted barrel with 82mm screw thread.

USPS Package

Mainly for the production of intermediate negatives required for IC photomask manufacture by the step-and-repeat method, it can also be used to produce photomasks directly from the originals. In addition to its large image area coverage, it performs roughly the same functions as the Ultra Micro Nikkor 135mm F4 and 155mm F4 lenses. As its working distance is almost the same as the 135mm F4 lens, it can be used on the same special camera equipment.

To put this lens, I obtained an old cloth. The pattern of old Japan is woven to this cloth. This cloth is a cultural asset preserved in the Shosoin. It's an old cultural heritage, so no one can buy the real thing. Because the cloth was made in Japan of 1300 years ago. Then, I bought the cloth of the replica made for the tea ceremony in Japan. I put the graceful lens on the cloth of Shosoin. The Far Eastern light was seen.

Ultra Micro Nikkor in Japanese Sean

Collector's Note

This lens has a big feature. A conversion lens is only prepared in this lens by the Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR series. The rim of the lens is engraved as "Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR 1:4 f=165mm M=1/40 e" with white and red character.

The rim of the conversion lens is engraved as " M=1/20 for Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR 165mm F4 Nikon JAPAN" with white and red character. The Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 used 86mm filter accessories. You can see very gorgeous and mysterious purple coating on the lens.

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 and Conversion Lens


Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 and Conversion Lens

Specifications

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Focal length :  167.8 mm
Max. aperture :  f/4
Min. aperture :  f/11
Lens construction :  7 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  1/40X
Standard wavelength :  546.1 nm (e-line)
Vignetting :  0%
Distortion :  +0.02% (56 mm⌀),   -0.03% (80 mm⌀)
Aerial resolving power :  350 lines/mm (F4),   200 lines/mm (F5.6)
Image area :  56 mm⌀ (F4),   80 mm⌀ (F5.6)
Subject area :  2,240 mm⌀ (F4),   3,200 mm⌀ (F5.6)
Overall working distance :  7,002 mm
Filter Size :  d=86 mm P=1 mm
Mount :  Screw d=82 mm p=1 mm
Weight :  1,830 g
Actual weight :  1,831 g
Accessories :  Front and rear lens caps, wooden box
Release date :  1970


UMN 165mm F4 Lens Construction

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 with Conversion Lens

Focal length :  169.1 mm
Max. aperture :  f/4
Min. aperture :  f/11
Lens construction :  9 elements in 5 groups
Standard magnification :  1/20X
Standard wavelength :  546.1 nm (e-line)
Vignetting :  0% (at F5.6)
Distortion :  +0.04% (56 mm⌀),   -0.01% (80 mm⌀)
Aerial resolving power :  350 lines/mm (F4),   200 lines/mm (F5.6)
Image area :  56 mm⌀ (F4),   80 mm⌀ (F5.6)
Subject area :  1,120 mm⌀ (F4),   1,600 mm⌀ (F5.6)
Overall working distance :  3,678 mm
Mount :  Screw d=82 mm p=1 mm
Weight :  2,200 g
Actual weight :  2,195 g
Accessories :  Front and rear lens caps, wooden box

Release date :  1970
Price :
  1,200,000 Japanese YEN (1974)
  1,200,000 Japanese YEN (1975)
  1,200,000 Japanese YEN (1976)
  1,200,000 Japanese YEN (1977)
  Special order (1982)


UMN 165mm F4 Lens Construction

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm Sound of Lens Coating

Early Model and Latter Model

The early model is published in the sales manual in December 1970. The conversion lens is not attached to the lens. The lens production number is No. 1500XX.

The latter model is published in the sales manual in June 1973. The conversion lens is attached to the lens. The lens production number is No. 1600XX. I guess 100 lenses or less to have been manufactured in Nippon Kogaku.

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 Optical Engine

The Emperor of the Lens

A large-scale Ultra Micro Nikkor lenses are very rare. It is difficult to find the large-scale Ultra Micro Nikkor lenses now. However, it is collector's dream to obtain a large-scale lens.

The large-scale lens might be hidden on the corner of the warehouse or laboratory. The emperor of the lens hopes your help.

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm the Emperor of the Lens

Great Hight Power Lens, Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm

How to use the Ultra Micro Nikkor

I custom made the Nikon mount adapter to use the Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 lens.

Nikon 82mm Adapter
d=82mm p=1.0mm, Nikon F Mount, Made by Extra Super Duralumin
MADE IN JAPAN

Custom Made Nikon Mount Adapter for Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Camera and Custom Made Nikon Mount Adapter

The Lens Built Strongly

Nikon Bellows PB-4 and Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm

Ultra-Micro-Nikkor 165mm F4 Photography

I would like to show you some photographs taken by the Ultra-Micro-Nikkor 165mm F4 Lens. You can get the large size image by clicking on the following some photographs.

Infinity Focus Fixed Lens

White Moon

A Jet Airplane Fly at Hight Altitudes

Landscape Photography with UMN 165mm

Silent Winter Season in Japan

Winter Sunset Time

Rail Photo

UMN 165mm Fine Style

Nikon Bellows PB-4 and UMN 165mm

Fine Red Flowers in Green

Positive Silence in Late Fall

UMN 165mm F4 in Summer Season

I took pictures of the current state of my Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 lens in summer of 2016. Please see the elegant form that she's fine.

Brilliant Coating of the Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Beautiful Coating of the Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 in Summer Season

Summer Time with Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Rail and Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

Sound of Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

From the Nikon Museum 2018 Special Exhibition

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 lens and other very rare prototype lenses were exhibited in "Ultra Micro Nikkor Exhibition" so I would like to introduce to you.
You can get the large size image by clicking on the following some photographs.

Special Exhibition Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR at Nikon Museum

LEFT: Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR 165mm F4

Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR 165mm F4

Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR 165mm F4, 1970

These photo images were introduced from the Nikon Museum Special Exhibition "Ultra-Micro-NIKKOR". The special exhibition was held from April 3, 2018 to June 30, 2018.
Please brose to the report for detailed explanation.
Nikon Museum Special Exhibition Report

Nikon Z Album

I mounted the Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 on Nikon Z 6 and took the following pictures. The UMN 165mm F4 lens produce very gorgeous images at long distances.

Nikon Z 6 with Ulta Micro Nikkor 165mm F4

The following adapters were connected to the UMN lens to get infinity.

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 without Conversion Lens
Custom Made Nikon 82mm Mount Adapter
Nikon K Extension Rings K1 + K2 + K3
Nikon F to Z Mount Adapter

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
ASA 800   F8   1/3200 sec.   -0 +0

I shot the Keio Line Tamagawa Railway Bridge to verify lens performance at long distances. Click on the image to see it at 1x magnification, you can see it is super-resolution like a monster lens.

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
ASA 800   F8   1/3200 sec.   -0 +0

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
ASA 800   F8   1/3200 sec.   -0 +0

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
ASA 800   F8   1/3200 sec.   -0 +0

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4
ASA 800   F8   1/3200 sec.   -0 +0

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 and Nikon Z 6

Ultra Micro Nikkor 165mm F4 and Nikon Z 6

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