Description
Angle of view: 62° (usable angle of view 78°)
Aperture range: f/2.8~f/32
Elements/groups: 8/7
Filter thread: 52mm
Introduced: May 1968
Weight: 11.8oz (335g)
In May 1968, this newly-developed Perspective Control lens replaced the earlier 35mm f/3.5 shift-Nikkor. This new faster version has a scalloped focusing ring and finely ridged aperture and aperture preset rings. A silver-coloured screw on the side is used to shift the lens. The apertures are partially engraved in colour, and a millimetre scale with 12 graduations indicates the displacement of the lens. 12 notches at increments of 30° around the optical axis are used to set the angle of rotation.
Second-hand Grading Description
- NEWAn item that has not been removed from the box or protective wrapping.
- UNUSEDAn item that may have been removed from the original packaging, but has never been used.
- MINT100% as new
- MINT-98%-99% as new
- EXC++95%-97% as new
- EXC+90%-94% as new
- EXCOriginal finish may have slight scratches or rubbed. No dents or deep scratches.
- VGMay be slightly scratched, scuffed or worn, but in good mechanical order with clean optics
- VG-An item that falls below our regular level of gradings. Items in VG- condition will have excessive signs of use.
Please note that the following important points when you see our grading description. When applied to lenses it means that the optics are in perfect condition. What we are describing is the cosmetic condition of the lens barrel. When it applies to cameras, motor drives, speedlights etc. the understanding is that the item is in perfect working order and the description would mean the exterior appearance. In other words we are judging cosmetic appearance.
“Grays of Westminster, where mint is also a highly prized English adjective.”
– Professional Photographer magazine
