Comparative review of Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control by reader Radozhiva

View of the lenses, examples of photographs and the review itself specifically for Radozhiva, prepared Sergey Koveshnikov.

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D with full aperture

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D with full aperture

For a while, I simultaneously had two similar lenses in my hands:  Nikon 105mm 1: 2D AF DC-Nikkor Defocus Image Control and its longer focal length variant, Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control, and, of course, it became possible to make a detailed comparison. Radozhiv already has a review of a wonderful lens Nikon 105mm 1: 2D AF DC-Nikkor Defocus Image Control, so here I will only discuss the differences between it and the Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control. Since the official names of the lenses are very long - hereinafter, for brevity, I will call them simply - 105/2 and 135 / 2.

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control

So, in addition to the obvious difference of 30 mm focal length, I found the following differences between these lenses:

  • Overall rim length 135/2 compared to 105/2, increased by 9 mm, with exactly the same diameter. Most of this elongation was due to an increase in the width of the focus ring, which affects the convenience of manual focus in the most positive way.
  • 135/2 is heavier by about 150 grams (and according to passport data, almost 200). It is noteworthy that the weight balance of the lens itself is significantly shifted forward, to the very edge of the focusing ring, while in the 105/2 it is located exactly in the center of this ring.
  • The front lens 135/2 is located much closer to the front edge and, therefore, is potentially more vulnerable, while at 105/2 it is recessed several centimeters inward.
  • For the same reason, using the built-in hood: 105/2 - from case to case, at 135/2 - mandatory, on an ongoing basis and often its length may not be enough.
  • The 135/2 MDF is slightly larger - 1,1 versus 0,9 m.
  • Despite the increased MDF, 135/2 has a slightly higher magnification ratio - 1: 7,1 versus 1: 7,7 for 105/2, although, of course, in any case, you can’t shoot the real macro with these lenses.
  • The focusing ring of 135/2 has a slightly larger stroke, ~ 170 degrees versus ~ 130. The convenience of manual focusing and the speed of automatic focusing will increase / decrease accordingly.
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2D and Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2D and Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D

  • The 135/2 aperture is flipped backwards compared to 105/2 (the ends of the petals are visible when looking into the lens from the front). But the main - 105/2 forms a visually much rounder (almost perfect) aperture at f / 2.8-f / 5.6, in contrast to 135/2 in which you can notice some angularity of the aperture at these values. And this can influence the image accordingly. However, at lower values, the hole at 105/2 also ceases to be perfect and the difference between lenses in this respect disappears.
  • On the IPIG scale for 135/2, much more values ​​are marked than on 105/2, but at the same time, in 135/2, the only available depth-of-field labels for f / 16 are too wide and do not correspond to reality at all (and the instructions for the lens).
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2D and Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D

Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2D and Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D

The rest of the lenses are identical. The same applies to the work of the Defocus Image Control function (if you are interested, I can prepare a separate material on the practical use of this unique function). The picture from both lenses, corrected for the focal length, is very similar (equally wonderful), it was not possible to reveal any noticeable differences in sharpness, color rendering, resistance to flare, aberrations, and the nature of bokeh.

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105:

Source code here.

135/2 substantially expensive than 105/2 both new and, especially, in the used version. So what exactly to choose, everyone should decide for himself. In any case, whatever you choose, each of them is a dream lens, especially for portrait photographers.

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Comments: 97, on the topic: Comparative review of Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm 1: 2D Defocus Image Control from a reader Radozhiva

  • Alexey Chitakh

    I mean the lens, these gavriks are not for sale)

    • Elena

      Goodnight! 135th sell more ??

      • Alexey Chitakh

        I sold it to a reseller, now it is on sale at the “photo flea market photosell” for 50000

  • Oleg

    But I am interested in this question. Does it pull on high-resolution matrices, or is it already missing? I mean the matrix for 36 megapixels. Will he work out that particularization that a sensor can give out, and not soap?

    • Onotole

      A quote from the author of the article from the comments here:

      "Sergei
      13.07.2017/07/36 at XNUMX:XNUMX Reply

      The resolution can be judged by the photograph of the lens in the article (first two). They were made at 105 / 2DC, connected to the D5100, which, as you know, has 16MP, which is equivalent in pixel density to 36MP per FF.
      And the very first photo is a strong frame, almost 1 to 1. "

      But in fact, the essence of this glass is not in pixel-to-pixel resolution, just screw it to the camera and look through the viewfinder to fall in love with one of these lenses forever. And what kind of volumetric photos are obtained….

    • Alexey

      For a long time I looked at the photo on this lens and the sharpness in it is quite a plastic figure and soft bokeh rather than razor sharpness. Another thing is embarrassing that this lens does not have a nanocrystalline coating, which is why it is afraid of backlight.

      • Onotole

        This is not so, or rather, not quite so. It is not the backlight itself that is unpleasant for these lenses, but the large difference in brightness - such as branches against the background of an overcast sky, etc.

  • Arthur

    I sell 135/2 (new condition) - ideal lens 89279220333. Also on sale camera d600, fisheye (samyang), 50 1.4 nikon, flash, bag, tripod, etc. (Akum, flash drives, adapters) Almost everything is like new, bought for childhood dream hobby. Three children and a wife won!

    • Arthur

      Price 58500, Ufa.

    • UstasFritZZZ

      Sorry, colleague. I hope you still have time for a hobby.

    • Vladimir

      WIFE ORDERED to sell the lens and buy her new shoes?

  • Alexander

    sell 135 nikkor f2.0 dts in germany price 600, - €

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