The Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2 Ai-S is a compact, all-metal wide-angle prime lens built on an optical formula tracing back to the original 1965 Nikkor-O design, refined over decades with Nikon's Super Integrated Coating for improved contrast and reduced flare. Its 62-degree angle of view and close 1-foot focusing distance make it well suited to both grab shots and deliberate wide-angle composition, while the fast f/2 maximum aperture supports confident handheld shooting in reduced light. As an Ai-S lens, it enables automatic exposure modes on compatible Nikon film bodies while retaining fully manual focus and aperture control, and its all-metal construction reflects the durable, professional-grade engineering typical of the era. Remaining in production for over two decades, this lens continues to be regarded as a sharp, reliable, and highly portable wide-angle option for both vintage film Nikon bodies and adapted digital mirrorless systems.
Used Nikon 35mm f/2 AIS - U8
