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Nikon Rangefinder Lenses
Nikon rangefinder lenses were always marked in cm, rather than the mm that are standard
today. For example a 135mm lens is marked as 13.5cm. Most lenses were available in Leica
screwmount as well, and they are made in the same serial number ranges as the Nikon
mount lenses, and are counted in production quantities. The same is true for telephotos in
Contax mount. Although they share the same lens mount, the pitch of the rangefinder cam is
slightly different. This is only a problem on telephoto lenses when used wide open. The
difference is so slight that it is covered by depth of field in all other situations. These lenses
can be identified by an engraved "c" on the side of the barrel. This should not be confused
with the "c" often found on the lens identification ring, which means coated. Also, don't be
fooled by this. All Nikkor lenses, whether marked with a "C" or not are coated.
25/4 Nikkor for Rangefinder
28/3.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
35/1.8 Nikkor for Rangefinder
35/2.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
35/3.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
35/3.5 Stereo-Nikkor for Rangefinder
50/1.1 Nikkor for Rangefinder
50/1.4 Nikkor for Rangefinder
50/2 Nikkor for Rangefinder
50/3.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
50/3.5 Micro-Nikkor for Rangefinder
85/1.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
85/2 Nikkor for Rangefinder
105/2.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
105/4 Nikkor for Rangefinder
135/3.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
135/4 Nikkor for Rangefinder
135/4 Nikkor for bellows
180/2.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
250/4 Nikkor for Rangefinder
350/4.5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
500/5 Nikkor for Rangefinder
1000/6.3 Nikkor for Rangefinder
