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Nikon Nikkor AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

The Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC is a lens from Nikon. Used copies start from $233.92 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Nikon Nikkor AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

Nikon Nikkor AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

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Nikon Nikkor 35mm f2.8 PC Black Knob Lens

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Product Highlights

  • Perspective Control (PC) Lens
  • Manual Focus Operation
  • Durable Vintage Design
  • Ideal for Architectural Photography

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Lens Overview — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

The Nikon Nikkor AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC is a vintage perspective control lens manufactured during the 1970s, designed for the Nikon F mount. As a manual focus lens, it places full creative control in the photographer's hands, requiring deliberate, hands-on operation that many photographers appreciate for its tactile engagement. The Nikon F mount ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of Nikon SLR bodies, and the AI'd designation indicates the lens has been modified to communicate with Nikon's Automatic Indexing metering system, expanding its usable camera body range.

Weighing in at 400g, this lens has a solid, purposeful build consistent with Nikon's professional glass from the 1970s era. As a perspective control design, it belongs to a specialized category of optics intended for photographers who need to manage converging lines and plane of focus in their work. With manual focus as the sole focusing method, users have precise control over focus placement.

This is a lens built for deliberate, thoughtful photography rather than fast-paced shooting, making it well suited to considered compositional work.

Key Features — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

35mm Perspective Control: Shift mechanism allows correction of converging vertical lines, essential for architectural and interior photography.

Nikon F Mount: Compatible with a wide range of Nikon SLR and DSLR bodies, making this vintage lens broadly usable.

AI'd Modification: Factory or aftermarket Automatic Indexing conversion enables full metering coupling on AI-compatible Nikon bodies.

Manual Focus Design: Full manual focus operation suits deliberate, careful compositional work where precision matters over speed.

f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Moderate maximum aperture provides usable light gathering while keeping the optical design optimized for shift performance.

All-Metal Construction: Robust all-metal build reflects the professional-grade manufacturing standards of Nikon's vintage lens lineup.

Lens Specifications — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesArchitecture, Product, Creative Effects
Lens MountNikon F
Focus TypeManual Focus

Description — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

The Nikon Nikkor AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC is a manual focus perspective control lens built for the Nikon F mount and manufactured during the 1970–1979 production era. Classified as a vintage SLR lens, it carries the AI'd modification, meaning it has been updated with Nikon's Automatic Indexing coupling to support metering on a broader range of Nikon bodies than the original non-AI version. At 400g, the lens has a purposeful, professional build weight.

As a manual focus only design, it requires the photographer to focus by hand, which suits the deliberate, methodical workflow that perspective control photography typically demands. The lens is listed as compatible with interchangeable lens and manual focus lens systems, making it a strong candidate for photographers working with Nikon F mount cameras who need a specialized perspective control optic from this classic era of Nikon manufacturing.

Pros — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

  • ✓Nikon F mount provides compatibility with a wide range of Nikon SLR bodies
  • ✓AI'd modification enables Automatic Indexing metering on compatible Nikon bodies
  • ✓Manual focus operation gives the photographer full, deliberate control over focus

Cons — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for modern fast-paced shooting scenarios
  • ✗Vintage 1970s manufacture means potential wear, fungus, or haze issues depending on individual sample condition
  • ✗Specialized perspective control design limits versatility compared to standard prime lenses

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nikon AI'd 35mm f/2.8 PC

What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses the Nikon F mount. It is listed as compatible with interchangeable lens and manual focus lens systems on Nikon F mount bodies.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No. The lens is specified as manual focus only. All focusing must be done by hand, with no autofocus motor or electronic focusing assistance.
What does the 'AI'd' designation mean?+
AI'd indicates that the lens has been modified to include Nikon's Automatic Indexing coupling ridge, allowing compatible Nikon bodies to read the maximum aperture of the lens for metering purposes. This modification expands the range of Nikon bodies the lens can be used with in a metered capacity.
When was this lens manufactured?+
According to the specifications, this lens was manufactured between 1970 and 1979, placing it firmly in the vintage category of Nikon optics.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 400g, which is a moderate weight consistent with professional-grade manual focus lenses from the 1970s.
Is this lens suitable for use on modern digital Nikon bodies?+
The lens is specified for Nikon F mount SLR systems. Compatibility with modern digital bodies will depend on the specific camera, as electronic features and metering modes vary. The AI'd modification does allow basic metering on many Nikon bodies that support AI coupling, but buyers should verify compatibility with their specific camera.

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