Admiral Auto Tele 135mm F2.8 Cine Mod Prime Telephoto Lens | Nikon F (Non-Ai)!

Experience cinematic precision and vintage character with the Admiral Auto Tele 135mm F2.8 Cine Mod Prime Lens, professionally serviced and custom-adapted for Nikon F-mount cameras. This fully cine-modded telephoto lens brings together the expressive image quality of vintage glass and the precise control required for professional filmmaking.

🎬 Professionally Cine-Modded for Modern Filmmaking

Every aspect of this Admiral Auto Tele 135mm has been professionally rebuilt and optimized for smooth, reliable on-set use:

• Dual 0.8 Pitch Follow Focus Gears – Installed on both focus and aperture rings for precise motion with follow focus systems.
• De-Clicked Aperture – Enables silent and fluid exposure control during video recording.
• 80mm OD Cine Hood – Standard diameter for use with matte boxes, filters, and professional cine accessories.
• Nikon F Mount Adaptation – Re-engineered and precisely calibrated for accurate infinity focus and compatibility with Nikon F cameras.
• Fully Serviced – Cleaned, re-lubricated, and optically adjusted for dependable performance.
• Front & Rear Caps Included – Keeps the lens protected in storage and transport.

🎥 Cinematic Look and Optical Character

The 135mm focal length is ideal for close-ups, portraits, and creative shots where background separation and compression enhance storytelling. This cine-modded Admiral lens delivers:

• Smooth Focus Falloff – Creates beautiful subject isolation with cinematic depth.
• Classic Rendering – Slightly warm tones and natural contrast for organic, film-like images.
• Creamy Bokeh – Soft background blur and round highlights ideal for portraiture or emotional scenes.
• Precision Manual Control – Long focus throw ensures accurate manual focusing for both photo and video.
• All-Metal Body – Vintage durability, modern smoothness.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Nikon F (Non-Ai)!
• Focal Length - 135mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 8
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 1.3m
• Filter Size - 55mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 495009

🔧 Condition

This lens is in excellent serviced condition. The glass is free of haze, fog, or fungus and has no major scratches. Minor cleaning marks and wear consistent with its vintage age are present but do not affect optical performance or image quality. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly and precisely with the cine gears installed. The lens has been fully cleaned, re-lubricated, and adjusted for optimal operation. The body shows light cosmetic wear only.

“Non-AI” (Automatic Indexing) Nikon F lenses are older pre-1977 designs.

They use the rabbit ear coupling system for metering, instead of the AI ridge found on later lenses. It is safe to use Non-Ai lenses on Nikon Df / D40 / D60 / D3000 / D3100 / D3200 / D3300 / D3400 / D3500 / D5000 / D5100 / D5200 / D5300 / D5500 / D5600 / D90

or with lens adapters on other mounts.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Admiral Auto Tele 135mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens

✔ Nikon F Mount Adaptation

✔ 2x 0.8 Cine Follow Focus Gears

✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood

✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps

🌟 Why Choose This Lens?

The Admiral Auto Tele 135mm Cine Mod combines vintage aesthetics with professional handling. Perfect for filmmakers and cinematographers who value timeless optical character, it provides a cinematic image with organic tones and smooth focus transitions. Whether capturing narrative films, music videos, or interviews, this lens delivers cinematic precision and expressive results.