Nikon Printing-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Large Format Enlarging Lens Made in Japan

Nikon Printing-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Large Format Enlarging Lens Made in Japan

The Nikon Printing-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 is a high-performance large format enlarging lens designed specifically for photographic darkroom printing. Built by Nikon's professional optics division, it features multi-layer anti-reflection coatings and precision-ground glass optimized for flat-field sharpness across the full image circle — the qualities that made the Printing-Nikkor series the benchmark for serious darkroom workers. The aperture is fully functional and the glass is in excellent condition. Original Nikon box is included.

Specifications & What's Included

• Make: Nikon
• Series: Printing-Nikkor
• Focal Length: 105mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/11
• Multi-coated optics (magenta/purple anti-reflection coating visible on front and rear elements)
• Lens mount: M39 enlarger thread mount
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Includes: Original Nikon Printing-Nikkor box

Applications

The Printing-Nikkor series was developed by Nikon for professional photographic printing and platemaking, covering large format negatives with exceptional edge-to-edge resolution and contrast. The 105mm focal length is a classic choice for printing from 6×7cm and 4×5-inch negatives and is well suited to enlargers with a 39mm lens board. These lenses were used extensively in professional color labs, fine-art darkrooms, and commercial printing operations from the 1970s through the film era. Today they remain sought after by darkroom photographers, alternative process printers, and collectors who prize Nikon's optical quality in a purpose-built enlarging design. The Printing-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 is also used in macro photography and technical imaging applications where a flat-field, apochromatic-class lens is needed.