Nikon PC Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 - Nikon F Mount

The PC Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus perspective control lens designed for architectural and landscape photography. It features a shift mechanism that allows for the correction of converging verticals without tilting the camera. The f/3.5 maximum aperture provides a bright enough image for precise manual focusing on SLR screens. Its mechanical construction is robust, typical of Nikon's professional manual-focus era, and it offers a wide image circle to accommodate the 11mm maximum shift range. When inspecting a used copy, the shift movement should be smooth and the locking screw should hold the position firmly without slipping. SDS checks the internal optics for haze or fungus, which can occasionally occur in older wide-angle designs. The mechanical aperture ring and preset diaphragm should click positively. It is important to note that the physical shift mechanism may foul the prism on certain modern DSLR bodies; compatibility should be verified before use.