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135/3.5 Nikkor
The 135/3.5 Nikkor, chrome model, shown with case, shade, and finder with it's own case.
The 135/3.5 Nikkor, black and chrome model, shown with case, shade, and caps
The 135/3.5 Nikkor, "all black" model, shown with case, shade, and caps
Nippon Kogaku replaced the 135/4 that they introduced with the Nikon I in March of 1950. Early lenses are marked MIOJ on the rangefinder cam. These lenses, and some that are just a little later say "Tokyo" on the front ring, rather than Japan.The earliest lenses lacked threads for filters, and came with slip on shades. Later lenses had the threads, and came with screw in shades.
In 1955 they produced some black lenses. These are uncommon, and are finsihed black paint over heavy brass. They are refered to as "all black" lenses, even though they have chrome noses and mounting rings. They came with matching black screw in shade.
The lens barrel was redesigned in 1956, and is black over alloy, with a satin chrome knurrled ring just above the mounting flange. These are refered to as "black" or "black and chrome" lenses. The correct shade is a black clip on shade.
The 135/3.5 Nikkor is one of the most common lenses they built, with nearly 30,000 produced.