Nikon 28mm f3.5 Ai Manual Focus NIKKOR Lens - Used

Condition:

• 701980140556
• Including Front & Rear Caps
• Ref # 221524016

Overview:

This Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 AI

 It is a classic manual focus, wide-angle prime lens built for the Nikon F mount. Renowned for its robust, all-metal construction and exceptional craftsmanship, this lens, produced from 1977-1981, offers a compelling blend of affordability and image quality for photographers seeking a traditional wide-angle perspective.

Features:

• 28mm Focal Length: Provides a versatile 74-degree angle of view, making it an excellent choice for landscapes, architectural photography, street photography, and capturing a broader scene than a standard lens allows.
• Automatic Indexing (AI) Compatibility: The AI design allows for seamless integration with Nikon's AI-compatible cameras, enabling accurate meter coupling and automatic aperture control on compatible bodies.
• Solid Optical Performance: Features a 6-element, 6-group optical design that delivers impressive center sharpness even at its maximum f/3.5 aperture. While some corner softness may be present at wider apertures, it generally resolves well when stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8.
• Superior Build Quality: Constructed with all-metal components, this lens exudes durability and precision. The smooth, well-damped focusing ring provides exceptional control and a tactile experience reminiscent of Nikon's professional manual focus lenses from this era.
• Compact and Lightweight Design: Despite its robust build, the lens remains relatively compact and lightweight, making it comfortable to use for extended periods and ideal for travel or everyday photography.
• Low Distortion: Exhibits relatively low barrel distortion compared to many wide-angle lenses of its time, . Slight mustache distortion may be present, but is generally not noticeable in mostpplications.
• Seven-Bladed Diaphragm: Produces attractive fourteen-pointed sunstars when stopped down, adding a creative element to images containing bright light sources.

Ideal applications

• Film Photography: Pairs perfectly with classic Nikon manual focus cameras like the F2AS, F3, FE, and FM series.
• Landscape Photography: While some corner softness may be present at wider apertures, stopping down to f/8 or smaller apertures can yield very good results for landscapes.
• Street Photography: The compact size, wide-angle perspective, and manual focus functionality make it well-suited for capturing scenes on the street.
• General Purpose Wide-Angle: Provides a versatile field of view for various photographic genres, offering a distinct visual style.

Considerations

• Manual Focus Only: This is a manual focus lens, which requires manual control over focusing.
• Low Light Performance: The f/3.5 maximum aperture may be limiting in very low light conditions.
• Corner Sharpness: While the center is sharp, corner sharpness can be soft at wider apertures due to field curvature and may require stopping down to achieve optimal sharpness across the frame.