Early Nikon 135mm telephoto with Q.C designation, classic portrait perspective at the most affordable Nikkor pricing.
The Nikon Nikkor-Q.C 135mm f/3.5 is an early version of the classic Nikon 135mm telephoto with the Q.C designation indicating the four-element optical formula. This early Nikon F-mount version provides the classic portrait telephoto perspective with the quality Nikkor optics that established the brand.
The four-element design delivers sharp, contrasty images with clean Nikon rendering at the 135mm portrait perspective. The Q.C coating provides basic anti-reflection treatment, and the simple optical design keeps aberrations well-controlled across the aperture range.
Build quality is solid early Nikon F-mount with all-metal construction. The lens may be Pre-AI, AI, or AI-S depending on the specific production variant, and compatibility with modern bodies depends on the mount type.
The Nikkor 135mm f/3.5 QC offers quality portrait telephoto at the most affordable Nikon pricing. The early coating and simple design provide functional results, and the multiple mount variants allow matching to different Nikon body generations.