Nikon Nikkor-AM ED 120mm 1:5.6 Large format camera

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Nikon Nikkor-AM ED 120mm f/5.6 S, a 4x5 large‑format macro lens with Copal 0 shutter (serial 184433), in excellent physical condition and tested and functioning.

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Nikon Nikkor-AM * ED 120mm f/5.6 S - Apochromatic Macro - Large Format - Copal 0 Shutter

Specifications:
- Lens: Nikon NIKKOR-AM * ED 120mm f/5.6 S - Apochromatic Macro with ED glass - Gold Ring professional series
- Serial: 184433 (engraved on barrel)
- Shutter: Copal 0 - Speeds T, B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500- with X-sync and self-cocking lever - see photos
- Aperture: f/5.6 to f/45 - scale 45 32 22 16 11 8 5.6
- Design: 4 elements, flat-field apochromat, ED glass, optimized for 1:1 to 1:5 macro but excellent at infinity - covers 4x5 with huge movements, 8x10 at infinity
- Image circle: 200mm at f/22, 250mm stopped down - ideal for architecture and macro
- Filter: Front filter thread 52mm

Condition (from high-res photos):
- Glass: Clean, clear, no fungus, no haze, no separation - red/purple ED coating reflection visible in photo - very clean front element
- Barrel: Original black with gold ring, engravings "NIKKOR-AM * ED" and "Nikon AM 120mm 1:5.6 S" and "COPAL 0" fully readable
- Shutter: Copal 0 working, cocking, firing - all speeds
- Cosmetics: Light professional wear, gold ring intact - excellent condition

This is the legendary Nikon Nikkor-AM ED 120mm f/5.6 S - considered one of the sharpest macro lenses ever made for large format, apochromatic, ED glass, flat field, no focus shift, perfect for 4x5 macro, product, reproduction, and also as normal lens. Extremely sought after, gold ring version.

From private collection in Spello (PG), Umbria, Italy. Stored in dry cabinet.

Shipping: Professional packing, insured and tracked.

Photos are part of description - what you see is what you get.

Nikon Nikkor-AM * ED 120mm f/5.6 S - Apochromatic Macro - Large Format - Copal 0 Shutter

Specifications:
- Lens: Nikon NIKKOR-AM * ED 120mm f/5.6 S - Apochromatic Macro with ED glass - Gold Ring professional series
- Serial: 184433 (engraved on barrel)
- Shutter: Copal 0 - Speeds T, B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500- with X-sync and self-cocking lever - see photos
- Aperture: f/5.6 to f/45 - scale 45 32 22 16 11 8 5.6
- Design: 4 elements, flat-field apochromat, ED glass, optimized for 1:1 to 1:5 macro but excellent at infinity - covers 4x5 with huge movements, 8x10 at infinity
- Image circle: 200mm at f/22, 250mm stopped down - ideal for architecture and macro
- Filter: Front filter thread 52mm

Condition (from high-res photos):
- Glass: Clean, clear, no fungus, no haze, no separation - red/purple ED coating reflection visible in photo - very clean front element
- Barrel: Original black with gold ring, engravings "NIKKOR-AM * ED" and "Nikon AM 120mm 1:5.6 S" and "COPAL 0" fully readable
- Shutter: Copal 0 working, cocking, firing - all speeds
- Cosmetics: Light professional wear, gold ring intact - excellent condition

This is the legendary Nikon Nikkor-AM ED 120mm f/5.6 S - considered one of the sharpest macro lenses ever made for large format, apochromatic, ED glass, flat field, no focus shift, perfect for 4x5 macro, product, reproduction, and also as normal lens. Extremely sought after, gold ring version.

From private collection in Spello (PG), Umbria, Italy. Stored in dry cabinet.

Shipping: Professional packing, insured and tracked.

Photos are part of description - what you see is what you get.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Nikon
Model/type nr
Nikkor-AM ED 120mm 1:5.6
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Lensboard
Film type
4x5 Inch
Serial number
184433
Estimated period
1980-1990
ItalyVerified
Private

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