Nippon Kogaku 8.5-25cm f4-4.5 Auto Nikkor Telephoto-Zoom lens mount_Micro Four Thirds Manual focus

Manual focus

but here's a really lovely (and rare

A rare lens in pretty solid shape

true L series build quality

This K1000 is in excellent condition

Nippon Kogaku 8.5-25cm f4-4.5 Auto Nikkor Telephoto-Zoom lens mount_Micro Four Thirds Manual focusNikon's very first zoom lens! Before the 70 200, before the 35 70, before the 43 86, there was this Nippon Kogaku 8. 5 25cm f4 4. 5 Auto Nikkor Telephoto Zoom. This came out in 1959 and cost more than 5 grand in 2021 dollars. Is it any good? Yeah, it's not bad, for a zoom from 1959. Little bit soft, little bit of fringing. But still pretty decent, if you decide to shoot it. Cosmetic condition is good, with some paint and finish wear. Optics have a