A legendary lens, Nikkor-P.C 8.5cm f2. Early white barrel version. Marked Nippon Kogaku Tokyo. Nikon S mount with external bayonet. The Nikkor 85mm was introduced in 1948, and this example is believed to have been manufactured around 1951. Filter size is 48mm. The focusing scale is in feet.

A Sonnar-type design with 3 groups and 5 elements. Famously praised by D.D. Duncan during the Korean War, this lens became a symbolic piece that helped demonstrate the excellence of Japanese-made lenses to the world.

Although marked Tokyo, this piece does not carry the MIOJ marking (Made In Occupied Japan). Instead, it has a small MIJ engraving (Made In Japan), discreetly placed on the black cam at the rear of the barrel that couples with the rangefinder.

According to Robert J. Rotoloni in The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System, a lens with the characteristics of Tokyo marking, MIJ engraving, minimum aperture of f16, and no click stops is classified as the HYBRID version. A rare item.

Very slight signs of use can be seen on the barrel, such as faint scuffs and minor hairline marks. There are no noticeable dents or damage, and the overall appearance remains quite clean.

The item has been fully inspected in our shop, and all functions operate smoothly. The helicoid shows a very slight unevenness in torque, but this does not affect practical use. If desired, additional servicing can be arranged at extra cost.

The optics show a small amount of dust, but there is no haze or noticeable cleaning marks. The glass is clear and well-preserved, with coatings remaining intact on all surfaces.

It comes with a MIOJ-marked bakelite hood cap, a two-piece hood, a rear cap, a leather case, and the original box. The hood and front cap are of slip-on type.

A fine piece for any collection.