Rare Nippon Kogaku Collection | Nikon S4 and Legendary Nikkor Lenses – Jo Geier – Mint & Rare

April 3, 2026 Jo Geier

A journey into the beginnings of Japanese Nippon-Kogaku craftsmanship – from compact rangefinder cameras to telephoto lenses.

This collection brings together a rare selection of Nikon S-mount cameras and lenses, including wide-angle classics, fast portrait lenses, and impressive telephoto lenses – all products from the golden era of Japanese optical innovation.

Selected Products:
Nikon S4 Chrome + 5 cm f/1.4 Nikkor-S
A true classic among rangefinder cameras – fast, elegant, and perfectly suited for reportage photography.

W-Nikkor-C 3.5 cm f/2.5 (Red “R”, in original packaging)
Early, coated wide-angle lens with distinctive imaging performance and collector's value.

W-Nikkor-C 3.5 cm f/3.5 (Red “R”, in original packaging)
A rarer, slower lens variant with beautiful vintage character.

Nikkor-Q 250 mm f/4 Preset
Precise focusing in the telephoto range – designed for maximum reach and detail accuracy.

W-Nikkor-C 2.5 cm f/4
Ultra wide-angle perspective from the early era of rangefinder cameras.

Nikkor-P.C 8.5 cm f/2
A legendary portrait lens – smooth rendering and depth of field.

Nikkor-H.C 180 mm f/2.5 Preset
Lichtstarkes Teleobjektiv mit markanter Kompression und Charakter.

Nikkor-T 350 mm f/4.5
Extreme Brennweiten für Sammler.

Nikon RF Reflex Body Type II Set
A fascinating system that combines optical and technical innovations.

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