Lens · tilt-shift
PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5
Nikon · 1980-2005
Discontinued35mm
A perspective control lens for architecture and product photography. 11mm shift corrects converging verticals. No tilt function - shift only. Manual aperture requires stop-down metering. PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5: 9 elements in 8 groups, 9 aperture blades, 0.3m minimum focus, 72mm filter thread, 380g.
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
Known for
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Product photography
- Perspective correction
Considerations
- Shift only - no tilt
- Manual aperture
- Vignetting at extreme shift
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Not typically relevant for PC use
Rendering: Sharp across the image circle
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Shift mechanism wear
- Detent loosening
Buying guide
Check the shift mechanism moves smoothly with proper resistance. The rotation detents should click positively.
Specifications
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Min Focus | 0.3m |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Weight | 380g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | NIC (Nikon) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £500 - £750
- Mint
- ~£900
Indicative, no dated source.