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tilt-shift35mmdiscontinued

PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5

Nikon · 1981-2006

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.

Known for

  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Product photography
  • Perspective correction

Considerations

  • Shift only - no tilt
  • Manual aperture
  • Vignetting at extreme shift

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
4/5
CA Control
4/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
3/5

Bokeh: Not typically relevant for PC use

Rendering: Sharp across the image circle

Color: Neutral

Common Issues

  • Shift mechanism wear
  • Detent loosening

Buying Guide

Check the shift mechanism moves smoothly with proper resistance. The detents at 0, 90, and 180 degrees should click positively. A specialist tool that requires practice.

Specifications

MountNikon F
Focal Length28mm
Max Aperturef/3.5
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades7
Min Focus0.3m
Filter Size72mm
Weight400g

Optical Design

FormulaRetrofocus
Elements9
Groups8
CoatingNIC (Nikon)

Pricing

£500 - £750

Typical used price

Mint: ~£900

Architecture demand keeps prices firm

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RFNikon Z

Compatible Cameras

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