135mm

Trever1t · Jan 2, 2015

Is Nikon going to be producing a 135 or equivalent again?

I read they patented a 135f1.8 but as far as I know haven't produced any.

The Zeiss is nice but manual. Any others that are optically beautiful other than the D?

Mach0 · Jan 2, 2015

I would love to know

That's one lens that I would like to own if it had some updating.

qleak · Jan 2, 2015

What about the 135 f2D AF Defocus Control?

Trever1t · Jan 2, 2015

Other than that one. I want to know other options

480sparky · Jan 2, 2015

The only 135D is the Defocus. It's much too large and heavy for my needs. It's is too specialized for me.

But Nikon never made a 135 'plain' D. I wish they would have... I'd have one (unless is was a dog). So for now, I suffer using a 135 Ai.

JTPhotography · Jan 3, 2015

I think Sigma has one in the works, an f2 and Samyang might have a 1.8 coming out.

Mach0 · Jan 3, 2015

JTPhotography said:
I think Sigma has one in the works, an f2 and Samyang might have a 1.8 coming out.

It would be nice to have an 135 f2 Art offered

Trever1t · Jan 3, 2015

yes yes the DC is one I've been holding off for something new with those nice Nikkor coatings

I keep hearing rumors from Sigma, their glass quality is right up there, only lacking contrast in backlit situations (with 85 at least). If they were to release one today I would take a serious look at it.

Mach0 · Jan 3, 2015

Trever1t said:
yes yes the DC is one I've been holding off for something new with those nice Nikkor coatings I keep hearing rumors from Sigma, their glass quality is right up there, only lacking contrast in backlit situations (with 85 at least). If they were to release one today I would take a serious look at it.

I want a new 85 prime

JTPhotography · Jan 3, 2015

The sigma will be a 1.8 if I'm not mistaken.

Trever1t · Jan 3, 2015

But when?

JTPhotography · Jan 3, 2015

Probably a few weeks after you buy one.

I keep up with that stuff on Nikonrumers, sigmarumors, and photorumors websites but there is no rhyme or reason to the way these manufacturers plan and time these new lenses. What is it about the defocus Nikon that turns you off. Optically, it is as good as it gets.