W-Nikkor-C 2.5cm F4 LTM

[tlwalker53]

Made a lunchtime run over to C&H photo in La Jolla and found this little thing on consignment for $300. Anyone know the filter thread size and if there's a replacement hood option? It needs cleaned but otherwise I think it will be a fun user. Apologize for the cell phone shot...

 

[johannielscom]

34.5mm filter size and lens cap.

Kinda irregular size but there's a Nikkor enlarger lens that also has the same size. I have such a 'Nikon'-marked cap that came of an enlarger lens but no W-Nikkor to put it on.

 

[Corran]

Holy crap.
Just resell it, you'll triple your money. Or more if it came with the finder.

I have one for my Nikon RF. It's an interesting lens...not sure I'd keep it if I could sell it for a huge profit.

 

[tlwalker53]

Thanks Johan.

Corran, unfortunately it didn't have the viewfinder, cap, or hood. Still, just looked and only 900 made. I'll get it cleaned up and see how it shoots.

Thanks,

Terry

 

[kermaier]

Oh man, I've been looking for an affordable one of those for years! You got a great deal there -- you'd probably find takers at 3-4 times that price.
34.5mm filters are rare beasts these days. (I happen to have one for sale - UV/skylight - if you're interested.) An alternative might be a 34.5mm series VI adapter, which isn't too hard to find (try Ednalite). Nikkor 34.5mm clip-on caps are easy to find on eBay. I think you'll need deep rear cap, also usually available on eBay.
Enjoy the new lens!
::Ari

 

[thompsonks]

Looks like you've spotted a rare bird.

I recently bought (and then sold) the Nikon RF version for $1200. An LTM, being much rarer, should be worth quite a bit more if it's in good shape.

It's a very nice BW lens, though not very useful for color (which is why I sold mine). It vignettes a lot and produces color shift and noise in the corners if you try to correct this.

If you like to collect things or buy/sell for $$, grab it. If you just want to shoot with that focal length for a modest price, get a CV – it vignettes quite a bit less.

If you acquire it and want a CLA, be sure to find someone who knows what he's doing. The aperture blades are tiny and fragile. Maybe DAG.

They don't really have to have a hood, because the lens is recessed so far into the mount.

 

[tlwalker53]

Well, took it for a walk yesterday and I'm not sure I'll keep it. It's a neat compact design but not sure I like the signature. Vignettes like my super angulon though. All shot at f11 using my CLE and wal-mart fuji 800.

nikkor2.5cm_ltm_2 by buoy1sd, on Flickr


nikkor2.5cm_ltm_1 by buoy1sd, on Flickr

 

[Corran]

It's definitely got a signature. I like mine but stopping down to f/11 or f/16 always bugs me. I can't wait to try it on a Leica M9 with an adapter (yes I know, it won't focus, but who needs focusing on a 25mm lens?!).

 

[David Murphy]

Wow - love those shots - what an amazing find! Congrats!

 

[tlwalker53]

Wow - love those shots - what an amazing find! Congrats!

Thanks David, just pure dumb luck on finding it. I didn't know anything about the lens other than it looked like a perfect snapshot lens for my cle and IIIa. Since I've run a few rolls through with it, it's definitely a keeper even at f4.

MissionSanDiegoDeAlcalaBalcony by buoy1sd, on Flickr

 

[jmanivelle]

2,5 W Nikkor LTM on M10


Signs by JM__, on Flickr


Le printemps by JM__, on Flickr


St Jean du Doigt by JM__, on Flickr


Eglise St Jean-Baptiste by JM__, on Flickr