Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2D DC
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17 years ago
Lens Test: Nikon 135mm f/2D AF DC-Nikkor
Nikon's DC-Nikkor family is only two lenses deep, comprising just this one and a 105mm f/2. A full-frame lens, this 135mm f/2 ($1,080, street) converts to about 200mm on a Nikon D80.
15 years ago
Nikon 135mm f/2D AF DC Lens
While I hope to create a full Nikon 135mm f/2D AF DC Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information and...
13 years ago
Nikon 135mm f/2D AF DC Nikkor review by dugong5pm
one of Nikon's jewel. Work in portraits? this is your lens then. the "DC" means it has the magic for bokeh control.. and the bokeh is as delicious as promised. The lens also has that sturdy nikon-classics build. Nikon should really update this lens.
Pros:
- Image quality
- build quality
Cons:
- slow AF
- old design
11 years ago
Quality Control Issues
The lens produces stunning images when manually focused. The AF system however is very finicky and the sample I got front-focused horrendously. Even +20 compensation did not resolve the problem.
Pros:
- Nice Bokeh
Cons:
- Blurry Focus
- Slow Focus
17 years ago
Nikkor AF 135mm f/2 D DC - Review / Test Report
The build quality of the lens is excellent thanks to combination of metal and plastic parts with a Nikon "pro style" crinkle finish. The length of the lens remains constant regardless of the focus setting and the front element does not rotate due to an RF (Rear Focusing) design.
12 years ago
One of the best portrait lenses
DC function is noticeable, 135/2 is good for full portrait or half body pictures.
20 years ago
This is one of my best lenses. I purchased the lense for indoor, available light photography. Mostly musical performances and dance events. My copy is the non D version and is sharp wide open.
Pros:
- Solid build
- relatively quick
- hunt resistant focus in dim light
- f/2
- sharp wide open
- defocus function
- easily handheld
- price for good used reasonable
Cons:
- Not obvious to me
15 years ago
Dreamy Lens
This is one of my most prized possessions -- the lens is very sharp even at f/2 and produces fantastic images. It is right along the 85mm 1.4 legend, except little less reviewed. On DX the angle is very hard to work with but on FX and film the lens is simply stunning.
Pros:
- wow - bokeh
- sharpness
- saturation
Cons:
- None
- Nada
15 years ago
What a lens
I couldn't wait for this lens to arrive and I was not disappointed. I have been enduring the 18-135 kit lens i got with my D80. I was either using one end or the other of the zoom so decided to get two prime lenses instead.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
15 years ago
Sees better than my eyes do.
This lens is extremely sharp and has the ability to adjust the bokah ( the background blurriness) with a dial on the physical lens. On a digital frame it is over a 200mm range so I recommend using this lens outdoors. It is very solid in its build and has a build in lens hood.
Pros:
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
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