Nikon's fast manual 135mm — f/2 Ai-S, the fastest manual 135mm for portraiture.
The Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/2 Ai-S is the fastest manual-focus 135mm in Nikon's lineup — f/2 providing dramatic subject isolation at the portrait telephoto focal length. A premium portrait lens for demanding photographers.
Optically good — the f/2 at 135mm creates extraordinary subject separation for portraits. Sharp from f/2.8. The 135mm compression with f/2 provides stunning background blur. DC (Defocus Control) was later added in the AF version.
Nikon F mount with 72mm filter thread. Approximately 830g — heavy for 135mm. Ai-S coupling. Full-frame coverage. The fastest manual 135mm Nikon produced. Minimum focus distance approximately 130cm.
Available used at professional prices. The AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D (ID 1546) added defocus control. This manual version is heavier and lacks DC. For manual-focus portrait purists wanting maximum speed at 135mm.