Nikon PC Nikkor 35mm f/3.5 - Nikon F Mount

The PC Nikkor 35mm f/3.5 was Nikon's first perspective control lens, designed to allow architectural photographers to correct converging vertical lines in-camera. It features a shift mechanism that moves the optical block relative to the film or sensor plane. This manual-focus lens is valued for its precise mechanical construction and its ability to manage perspective without the need for digital post-processing. Used examples should be carefully inspected for the fluidity of the shift mechanism; the locking knob must hold the lens securely at any position. SDS ensures the shifting action is smooth and that there is no excessive play in the mount. As an older manual lens, the glass is examined for scratches and internal haze, and the aperture ring is tested for distinct, tactile clicks across the range.