Nikkor LTM Nikkor-NC 5cm F1.1 in Leica thread mount on jDirectItems/Yahoo auctions Japan

[Bradford]

This is a pretty rare sight, so I thought it was worth sharing

Nikkor -N.C 50 f1.1 L39マウント 大珍品 / 未使... - Yahoo!オークション

純正のL39マウント仕様は市場にほとんど出回らない極めて希少な存在であり、こちらの個体は、その中でもほぼ未使用に近い奇跡的なコンディションを保っています。純正プラスチック製フード、専用フードボックス、UVフィルターもすべて揃っており、当時の姿をそのままに残して

auctions.yahoo.co.jp

Auction page (Jdirect/yahoo auctions are blocked in EEA & UK, so for these I share link to zenmarket intermediary)

Exceptionally rare lens in seemingly great condition - available for eye watering price of 24k USD.

 

[CameraQuest]

for only $24K and it's incomplete.

who knows what its missing ?

 

[Bradford]

The 50mm viewfinder 😉

 

[CameraQuest]

yep, along with the unique rear lens cap which housed the 50mm finder.

 

[armadsen]

Where can I learn more about the missing VF? Why would you need a 50mm VF when (nearly?) every LTM camera has 50mm frame lines?

 

[dexdog]

Where can I learn more about the missing VF? Why would you need a 50mm VF when (nearly?) every LTM camera has 50mm frame lines?

The lens is so big that it partially blocks the viewfinder. The same reason the Canon 50/0.95 was used with a viewfinder mounted on top of camera

 

[armadsen]

The lens is so big that it partially blocks the viewfinder. The same reason the Canon 50/0.95 was used with a viewfinder mounted on top of camera

Ahh, that makes sense. I Googled for info on that and a photo but couldn’t find anything. Thanks!

 

[CameraQuest]

For those wanting more in

Where can I learn more about the missing VF? Why would you need a 50mm VF when (nearly?) every LTM camera has 50mm frame lines?

ah nope, when produced in the 1950's almost no LTM camera had a 50mm frameline, about 99% didn't have framelines at that time.

For those wanting more info on this lens and all the other Rangefinder Nikkors buy Bob Rotoloni's spectacularly great
THE COMPLETE NIKON RANGEFINDER SYSTEM.

The Nikon 50mm viewfinder is extremely hard to find and has sold for very high prices.

 

[armadsen]

Sorry, I really meant have a 50mm viewfinder (I own and shoot a Leica IIIf regularly).