*READ* Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 35-135mm F3.5-4.5

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5

• Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens
• Focal Length: 35–135mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5–4.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/22–32
• Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.3 m at 35mm; 0.5 m at 135mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.25×
• Optical Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7
• Filter Size: 62 mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 800 g
• Dimensions: Approx. 74 × 90 mm

Description

The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 35–135mm f/3.5–4.5 is a manual-focus standard zoom lens for Nikon F-mount 35mm SLR cameras. Its broad 35–135mm range covers moderate wide angle through short telephoto, making it a practical single-lens option for travel, everyday photography, portraits, and documentary work.

The 35mm setting provides a useful wider perspective for landscapes, architecture, and general scenes, while the 135mm end offers greater subject isolation and compression for portraits and distant subjects. Its variable f/3.5–4.5 aperture is relatively practical for a lens covering this focal range, while the optical design provides good sharpness and natural color rendition.

A notable feature is its relatively close focusing capability, reaching approximately 0.3m at the 35mm setting and providing a maximum magnification of around 0.25×. This gives the lens additional versatility for photographing smaller subjects and details without requiring a dedicated macro lens.

The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 35–135mm f/3.5–4.5 is a useful classic NIKKOR zoom for photographers who prefer manual-focus Nikon optics. Its extensive focal range and close-focusing ability make it suitable for everyday photography, travel, portraits, and documentary work, while its compatibility with Nikon F-mount cameras makes it a flexible addition to a vintage Nikon system.