August 2004, Nikon Kenkyukai Tokyo, Meeting Report

Super collection of the Nikkor 8.5cm F2

S Nikkor 8.5cm F2 Special

The theme of the meeting was the special research of Nikkor 8.5cm F2 lens for the rangefinder Nikon.
The meeting was held in Shintomi-cyo in Tokyo near Ginza.
Several members brought their heavy chrome beautiful lenses.
The lenses from early 801 series to 49 series of black barrel were on the table.

Full metal barrel of the Nikkor 8.5cm F2 lenses

Lens shades, finders, cases and filters

Chrome Nikkor 8.5cm and black Nikkor 8.5cm

Black Nikkor 8.5cm and black shade, Nippon Kogaku

Nikkor 8.5cm F2 No. 801285 and No. 801282

Nikkor 8.5cm F2 No. 801282 and early No. 801164

Chrome beautiful lenses of Nippon Kogaku Tokyo

All star of the Nikkor 8.5cm F2 lenses

Rare 48mm filters and Repro Nikkor 85mm F1.0

In this meeting, we were able to see 48mm filters full set and Repro Nikkor 85mm F1.0 lens.
Yes, 48mm filters were manufactured only for Nikkor 8.5cm lens.
Therefore, 48mm filter is hard to find today.
In addition, also the series XII filter is hard to find.
The Repro Nikkor 85mm F1.0 lens which I love is placed on the table.
Also filter size of Repro Nikkor 85mm F1.0 is 48mm.
The industrial Nikkor lens of 70's could wear the old filter, cap and shade of 8.5cm lens.

Full set of the Nikon 48mm filters

Full set of the Nikon series VII filters

Repro Nikkor 85mm F1.0 and her old family