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Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 Pre-AI Review

    
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 Pre-AI  
Evaluation (maximum rating is 5)
features
performance
IR performance
build
value
 
Positives
Drawbacks
Verdict
Alternatives
Sample Pictures

Introduction

The Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 is another old Pre-AI lens for the Nikon F-Mount. These lenses need to be converted to work with Nikon's Dslr's. The conversion of these lenses is fairly easy to do (if you have the tools needed) The question is, is it worth it to convert this lens to fit today's cameras?

Specifications

Lens Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups

Picture Angle: °62(35mm)

Minimum focus distance: 0.3

Filter Size: 52mm

Lens Hood: HN-3

Included accessories: front cap, rear cap.

Size: dia 63.5mm, length 51.5mm

Weight: 280g

Diaphragm: 7 straight blades

Price from: $ Discontinued

Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com

Positives

  • Contrast.
  • DOF/IR markings
  • Close focus.

Drawbacks

  • Infinity, this lens is soft at infinity wide open.
  • Ca wide open, by f/4 it's gone.

Verdict

Sweet spot of the lens is between f/4 and f/16. In my opinion it's not worth converting this lens. The Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 Pre-AI is pretty expensive still. The price difference between an Pre-AI and a AI lens is minimal.

Alternatives

Nikon AF 35mm f/2.0D From: $299.95 USD

Nikon MF 35mm f/1.4 AIS From: $699.95 USD

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZF Distagon T* From: $ 826.00 USD

*Prices and rebates are subject to change. Listed price is from April 11, 2008.

Sample Pictures

Cameras: Nikon D200 and D1X IR
Pictures converted to .Jpg in Capture 4.4.0

  


Nikkor-O @ f/2
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/2 1/1500sec		 Nikkor-O @ f/2.8
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/2.8 1/1250sec		 Nikkor-O @ f/4
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/4 1/640sec
Nikkor-O @ f/5.6
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/5.6 1/320sec		 Nikkor-O @ f/8
Nikkor-O 35mm f`/2 @ f/8 1/160sec		 Nikkor-O @ f/11
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/11 1/80sec
Nikkor-O @ f/2.8
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/2.8 1/6000sec		 Nikkor-O @ f/16
Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/16 1/160sec		 IR Nikkor-O @ f/11
D1X IR, Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 @ f/11 1/125sec

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