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| Nikon SP body, black c/w 3.5cm f/1.8 W-Nikkor, black, limited edition NEW/UNUSED BOXED AND WITH THE 35MM F/1.4 LENS. The body has been carefully and lovingly re-crafted at great expense (and loss) to Nikon with a limited run of ONLY 2,500 examples. The "rights" to purchase a body (available only in Japan) were raffled as there was so much demand. Nikon also reproduced one of the sharpest (if not THE sharpest) wideangle rangefinder Nikkor of all time the 35mm f/1.4 and have supplied this with a hood. The whole outfit is carefully boxed (box within box) and packed with a special leather case and special paperwork. NIKON SP DETAILS: The Nikon SP emerged at the end of the 35 mm Rangefinder Era as arguably the most advanced rangefinder of its time. It competed directly with the other great rangefinder systems: the Leica M3, the Zeiss Contax IIA, and the Canon 7sZ. The SP Achieved Many Firsts: 1) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm Rangefinder with SIX built in framelines. The combined RF/VF window had projected parallax frames for the 50/85/105/135. To the left of the main window was the wide angle window, showing non parallax corrected views of the 28 and 35. This was in 1957! It took Leica 23 YEARS to equal this feat with the M4P in 1980. The SP has a unique look due to its very large RF/VF window. It stretches across half the camera's face. SP's are instantly recognizable. Many don't realize that the SP's viewfinder is in some ways superior to that of the M3. The 35mm and 28mm frames are largely useless in the M2/4/5/6 for glasses wearers. In contrast, the SP's 35mm and 28mm frames are easily seen wearing glasses. The photographer selects the 50, 85, 105 or 135 frameline by rotating the frameline dial which rotating around the rewind crank. Each frameline is color coded (unlike Leica), and each succeeding frameline coexists with larger framelines, creating kind of a tunnel effect which can quickly be followed. For example, if you are using the 50 frame, only the 50 frame will be visible. Switch to the 85, and it appears in addition to the 50..and so on. The selected frame is thus always the smallest frameline visible. While the framelines in the Leica M2 have an elegant simple three position finder with no frame overlap, the later M4-P and M6 finders are relatively cluttered and confusing with two noticeably different framelines being visible at all times (28/90, 35/135, 50/75). The SP's finder system appears to us to be more pleasing and less confusing. 2) The Nikon SP was the first Japanese camera to have a single, non-rotating shutter speed dial. 3) The Nikon SP had the first reliable professional quality motordrive. This was a really big achievement at the time, and one of the milestones of 35mm Photography. 4) The Nikon SP had the first and we understand the ONLY Brightline Illuminator (AA battery powered) which illuminated projected framelines in low light. 5) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm camera with Titanium shutter curtains(over the last half of its production). Though untried at the time, Titanium curtains proved themselves incredibly tough and durable. 6) During its production, SP boasted the longest lens range of any 35mm Rangefinder System, from 21/4 to a 1000/6.3! 7) Nikon was the first (and for many years the only) rangefinder system to offer a Macro lens in the 50/3.5 Micro-Nikkor. Other interesting and now rare lenses included the 21/4, the 25/4, the 50/1.1, the 85/1.5, the 85/2 Black, the 105/2.5, the "mountain" 105/4, the 180/2.5 for reflex housing, and the huge 500/5 and 1000/6.3. The earlier Nikon RF lenses were all chrome. They match up with the earlier Nikon I/M/S/S2 models. Towards the end of the S2 production, Nikon started switching to lighter weight black lenses. Some lenses were made in both chrome and black, a few were made in black only. For reference see: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/rangefinder/sp.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_SP also http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/s2_s4.htm. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!! |
MINT | £7000.00 |
| Nikon S3 body, black c/w 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor, black, limited edition NEW/UNUSED. RARE BLACK VERSION! WITH ORIGINAL PAPERWORK AND PRISTINE PACKAGING. At great expense (and loss) Nikon re-manufactured their S3 rangefinder masterpiece in limited numbers for the year 2000. We are delighted to offer one of these (now very scarce) with all original packaging (outer box & inner satin lined box) and documentation. Wikipedia notes as follows "In 2000, Nikon introduced an updated, hand-assembled S3 model to celebrate the new millennium. It was quite a production to produce S3s again, as all the original dies were long gone". The body comes with it's specially produced 50mm f/1.4 lens and hood. |
MINT | £4500.00 |
| Nikon S body, chrome, chrome dial Body numbered 6120317 with 5cm f/1.4 Nikkor S.C lens numbered 342691, instruction manual, guarantee card stamped May 6th 1954, original stitched cotton bag of silica gel with Nippon Kogaku Tokyo triangle logo, depth of field plastic card for 5cm lens, brown leather ever ready case, in original blue flecked maker's box. |
EXC+ | £1250.00 |
| Nikon S body, chrome, chrome dial Body only. Numbered 6127013 |
EXC | £685.00 |
| Nikon S2 body, chrome lovely chrome dial version No 6139779 with chrome barrel 5cm f/1.4 Nikkor No353016 |
EXC++ | £875.00 |
| Nikon S2 body, chrome NEAR NEW CONDITION. EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE. Chrome dial body Numbered 6169969. Black Barrel 5cm f/1.4 SC Nikkor Numbered 376907 with original hood and cap. This is an extraordinary find - perfectly original and rare in this exquisite condition. |
MINT- | £1500.00 |
| Nikon SP body, chrome LOVELY ORIGINAL BODY WITH 5CM F/1.4 NIKKOR S LENS. FULLY SERVICED. Body number 6216128. The Nikon SP emerged at the end of the 35 mm Rangefinder Era as arguably the most advanced rangefinder of its time. It competed directly with the other great rangefinder systems: the Leica M3, the Zeiss Contax IIA, and the Canon 7sZ. The SP Achieved Many Firsts: 1) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm Rangefinder with SIX built in framelines. The combined RF/VF window had projected parallax frames for the 50/85/105/135. To the left of the main window was the wide angle window, showing non parallax corrected views of the 28 and 35. This was in 1957! It took Leica 23 YEARS to equal this feat with the M4P in 1980. The SP has a unique look due to its very large RF/VF window. It stretches across half the camera's face. SP's are instantly recognizable. Many don't realize that the SP's viewfinder is in some ways superior to that of the M3. The 35mm and 28mm frames are largely useless in the M2/4/5/6 for glasses wearers. In contrast, the SP's 35mm and 28mm frames are easily seen wearing glasses. The photographer selects the 50, 85, 105 or 135 frameline by rotating the frameline dial which rotating around the rewind crank. Each frameline is color coded (unlike Leica), and each succeeding frameline coexists with larger framelines, creating kind of a tunnel effect which can quickly be followed. For example, if you are using the 50 frame, only the 50 frame will be visible. Switch to the 85, and it appears in addition to the 50..and so on. The selected frame is thus always the smallest frameline visible. While the framelines in the Leica M2 have an elegant simple three position finder with no frame overlap, the later M4-P and M6 finders are relatively cluttered and confusing with two noticeably different framelines being visible at all times (28/90, 35/135, 50/75). The SP's finder system appears to us to be more pleasing and less confusing. 2) The Nikon SP was the first Japanese camera to have a single, non-rotating shutter speed dial. 3) The Nikon SP had the first reliable professional quality motordrive. This was a really big achievement at the time, and one of the milestones of 35mm Photography. 4) The Nikon SP had the first and we understand the ONLY Brightline Illuminator (AA battery powered) which illuminated projected framelines in low light. 5) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm camera with Titanium shutter curtains(over the last half of its production). Though untried at the time, Titanium curtains proved themselves incredibly tough and durable. 6) During its production, SP boasted the longest lens range of any 35mm Rangefinder System, from 21/4 to a 1000/6.3! 7) Nikon was the first (and for many years the only) rangefinder system to offer a Macro lens in the 50/3.5 Micro-Nikkor. Other interesting and now rare lenses included the 21/4, the 25/4, the 50/1.1, the 85/1.5, the 85/2 Black, the 105/2.5, the "mountain" 105/4, the 180/2.5 for reflex housing, and the huge 500/5 and 1000/6.3. The earlier Nikon RF lenses were all chrome. They match up with the earlier Nikon I/M/S/S2 models. Towards the end of the S2 production, Nikon started switching to lighter weight black lenses. Some lenses were made in both chrome and black, a few were made in black only. For reference see: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/rangefinder/sp.htm and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_SP also www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/s2_s4.htm. OUR EXAMPLE IS FULLY GUARANTEED AND IS IN LOVELY CONDITION! |
EXC++ | £1950.00 |
| Nikon SP body, chrome BODY ONLY BUT A LENS CAN BE ADDED AT EXTRA COST. Number 6210145. The Nikon SP emerged at the end of the 35 mm Rangefinder Era as arguably the most advanced rangefinder of its time. It competed directly with the other great rangefinder systems: the Leica M3, the Zeiss Contax IIA, and the Canon 7sZ. The SP Achieved Many Firsts: 1) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm Rangefinder with SIX built in framelines. The combined RF/VF window had projected parallax frames for the 50/85/105/135. To the left of the main window was the wide angle window, showing non parallax corrected views of the 28 and 35. This was in 1957! It took Leica 23 YEARS to equal this feat with the M4P in 1980. The SP has a unique look due to its very large RF/VF window. It stretches across half the camera's face. SP's are instantly recognizable. Many don't realize that the SP's viewfinder is in some ways superior to that of the M3. The 35mm and 28mm frames are largely useless in the M2/4/5/6 for glasses wearers. In contrast, the SP's 35mm and 28mm frames are easily seen wearing glasses. The photographer selects the 50, 85, 105 or 135 frameline by rotating the frameline dial which rotating around the rewind crank. Each frameline is color coded (unlike Leica), and each succeeding frameline coexists with larger framelines, creating kind of a tunnel effect which can quickly be followed. For example, if you are using the 50 frame, only the 50 frame will be visible. Switch to the 85, and it appears in addition to the 50..and so on. The selected frame is thus always the smallest frameline visible. While the framelines in the Leica M2 have an elegant simple three position finder with no frame overlap, the later M4-P and M6 finders are relatively cluttered and confusing with two noticeably different framelines being visible at all times (28/90, 35/135, 50/75). The SP's finder system appears to us to be more pleasing and less confusing. 2) The Nikon SP was the first Japanese camera to have a single, non-rotating shutter speed dial. 3) The Nikon SP had the first reliable professional quality motordrive. This was a really big achievement at the time, and one of the milestones of 35mm Photography. 4) The Nikon SP had the first and we understand the ONLY Brightline Illuminator (AA battery powered) which illuminated projected framelines in low light. 5) The Nikon SP was the first 35mm camera with Titanium shutter curtains(over the last half of its production). Though untried at the time, Titanium curtains proved themselves incredibly tough and durable. 6) During its production, SP boasted the longest lens range of any 35mm Rangefinder System, from 21/4 to a 1000/6.3! 7) Nikon was the first (and for many years the only) rangefinder system to offer a Macro lens in the 50/3.5 Micro-Nikkor. Other interesting and now rare lenses included the 21/4, the 25/4, the 50/1.1, the 85/1.5, the 85/2 Black, the 105/2.5, the "mountain" 105/4, the 180/2.5 for reflex housing, and the huge 500/5 and 1000/6.3. The earlier Nikon RF lenses were all chrome. They match up with the earlier Nikon I/M/S/S2 models. Towards the end of the S2 production, Nikon started switching to lighter weight black lenses. Some lenses were made in both chrome and black, a few were made in black only. For reference see: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/rangefinder/sp.htm and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_SP also www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/htmls/s2_s4.htm. OUR EXAMPLE IS FULLY GUARANTEED. |
EXC+ | £1485.00 |
| 2.8cm W-Nikkor VIRTUALLY NEW! (Black Barrel version with chrome filter rim). Only the second wide angle lens to be designed for the Nikon Rangefinder system the 28mm came out in late 1952 and was listed until 1964 making it the longest running optic in the Nikon R/F lens system. Some 10,500 lenses were produced over the period. The lens comprised of 6 elements with a rear element unusually larger than the front as part of an arrangement designed to yield exceptional sharpness. See Robert Rotoloni - "The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System" page 170. Our exceptional example is numbered 717300 (making it a late production lens) and comes complete with front (triangle Nippon Kogaku logo) cap and rear cap. |
MINT- | £750.00 |
| 2.8cm W-Nikkor VIRTUALLY NEW W-NIKKOR.C VERSION NUMBER 348320 (VERY LATE EXAMPLE OF THE ALL CHROME MODELS).Only the second wide angle lens to be designed for the Nikon Rangefinder system the 28mm came out in late 1952 and was listed until 1964 making it the longest running optic in the Nikon R/F lens system. Some 10,500 lenses were produced over the period. The lens comprised of 6 elements with a rear element unusually larger than the front as part of an arrangement designed to yield exceptional sharpness. See Robert Rotoloni - "The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System" page 170. |
MINT- | £775.00 |
| 3.5cm f/2.5 W-Nikkor, black or chrome NEAR NEW - SUPERLATIVE EXAMPLE. CHROME FINISH VERSION NUMBERED 256961 MARKED EP (EXPORT PERMITTED) AS BEFITS THIS SER. NO. At the time of manufacture, certain "strategic" pieces of equipment required strict export licensing and lenses/bodies were marked EP. With NK front cap and unmarked rear cap.Relatively fast rangefinder lens of high definition launched in 1952. Rare version numbered 256961 with knurled f/stop collar (instead of the "difficult" aperture ring on the inside of the front of the lens). "Very highly rated among collectors" according to Braczko. |
MINT- | £875.00 |
| 3.5cm f/3.5 W-Nikkor NEAR NEW (BETTER THAN 99.5%). Black Barrel Numbered 441855 |
MINT- | £750.00 |
| 3.5cm f/3.5 W-Nikkor REMARKABLE BOXED EXAMPLE WITH ORIGINAL INSPECTION CARD, DESSICANT BAG AND DEPTH OF FIELD CARD AND FRONT AND REAR CAPS. NUMBER 441732. |
MINT- | £2500.00 |
| 5cm f/1.4 Nikkor-S.C, black Chrome filter ring model. Internal bayonet mount. Chrome over heavy (130 gm) brass with black paint over barrel (excluding filter ring). Only a couple of hundred of these (chrome filter ring) lenses are thought to have been manufactured. Reference Rotoloni - The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System Pages 254 to 259. |
EXC++ | £350.00 |
| 8.5cm f/2 Nikkor-P.C, chrome NEAR NEW condition body. With original two-part hood and original rear cap. Number 401988. A rare and most sought after Nikon rangefinder lens with EP (Export Permitted) engraving. |
MINT- | £750.00 |
| 10.5cm f/4 Nikkor-T, black NEAR NEW - ASTONISHING! WITH ORIGINAL HOOD AND CAPS.One of Nikon's rare rangefinder lenses, having been produced in tiny quantities totalling only 1,426 units for worldwide sale. See http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/RF-Nikkor/RF105mm/index1.htm and Rotoloni's encyclopaedic text The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System Page 312. Often compared to the Leitz "Mountain Elmar" the Nikkor was Nikon's lightest telephoto rangefinder lens ever made at 9 ounces. Bracko, in his reference Nikon Pocket Book says "This lens is virtually a curiosity, not being cited in any official pamphlet or sales list. The lens (Number 408274) is exceptional in the condition offered - extraordinary find! |
MINT- | £1885.00 |
| 10.5cm f/2.5 Nikkor-P, black Exceptionally beautiful condition, virtually new. A rare and sought after rangefinder lens (only some 21000 manufactured for world wide sale), the first Nikkor to feature the 52mm filter mount. Number 923505 C. 1955. |
MINT- | £750.00 |
| 13.5cm f/3.5 Nikkor-Q.C NEAR NEW. Nikkor-Q.C black (new style) with original caps, hood and case. Serial no. 268336, this lens is part of a small run of 12,451 lenses in all variants made for the Nikon mount - our variant is marked in feet only and is fitted with the black tripod mount (this mount is in pristine condition). |
MINT- | £775.00 |
| 13.5cm f/3.5 Nikkor-Q.C NEAR NEW ALL CHROME VERSION. Number 262797 |
MINT- | £500.00 |
| 13.5cm f/3.5 Nikkor-Q Black (new style). Superlative condition Numbered 279962. Complete with hood and caps. Late model. |
MINT- | £600.00 |
| 2.1cm finder for 2.1cm Nikkor rangefinder lens Very rare - about 500 of these were made for the 2.1cm |
EXC | £745.00 |
| 13.5cm finder, chrome for Nikon Rangefinder cameras With leather Nippon Kogaku (triangle logo) case |
EXC+ | £145.00 |
| Varifocal finder for Nikon rangefinder models | EXC+ | £375.00 |
| Nikon ever ready case for Nikon S2 rangefinder, brown leather | VG | £25.00 |
| Nikon ever ready case for Nikon S2 rangefinder, brown leather missing strap & front flap as a slight tear along part of the flap that attaches to the base |
VG- | £15.00 |
| Nikon ever ready case for Nikon SP/S3 rangefinder, brown leather | MINT | £150.00 |
| Nikon 34.5mm R60 Red filter, chrome rim | MINT | £30.00 |
| Nikon 34.5mm XO Green filter, chrome rim | MINT | £30.00 |
| Nikon 34.5mm snap-on Nikon lens caps Boxed |
NEW | £25.00 |
| Nikon BC-V Flash Unit Nippon Kogaku triangle logo, JCII PASSED sticker, grey finish, for rangefinder, black leather zipper case with NK triangle logo |
MINT- | £95.00 |
| Nikon Offset Bracket Introduce circa 1956 for the Nikon Rangefinder system. This little grey finish adapter allowed you to mount your BC-IV and the later BC-V flash unit and maintain cordless flash contact while positioning your flash at a 45 degree angle and off to the left to reduce 'red-eye' There is an additional accessory shoe to accept optical finders. |
MINT- | £200.00 |
E&OE
We offer a 14 day money-back approval on all second-hand equipment purchased from Grays of Westminster. This means that if the item fails to live up to your expectations for any reason whatsoever, you may return it within 14 days of purchase for a full refund (this does not include postage charges). If, however, you are happy with your purchase it will be covered by a full one-year warranty. Or, if you are a standard subscriber to Nikon Owner magazine the warranty period is extended to 18 months or 24 months if your are a Gold subscriber. For full details go to: www.nikonownermagazine.com
*Definition: Nikon digital SLRs have either an FX or a DX sensor. The FX sensor, measuring 24x36mm, is roughly equivalent to the size of the 35mm film frame. The DX sensor is smaller, measuring 15.8x23.6mm.
DX-NIKKOR lenses are engineered and optimized for use on Nikon DX-format D-SLRs and are designed to cover the smaller image area of the DX sensor. When a DX lens is mounted on an FX-format Nikon D-SLR, the cameras DX-Crop Mode is automatically engaged, introducing a 1.5x magnification (cropping) factor.
