Nikon Ai-S 35mm f/2.5 Series E
Condition & contents
| Grading | Lens optics have some internal dust with minor haze present throughout. No fungus. Cosmetically excellent. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 3 month warranty |
| Includes | Lens caps |
At a glance: Nikon AI-S Series E 35mm f/2.5 - compact consumer-tier Nikon manual-focus wide prime.
About this lens
The Nikon AI-S 35mm f/2.5 Series E is Nikon's consumer-tier manual-focus wide-angle prime from the Series E line - simple, light, metal construction. AI-S mount for compatibility with modern Nikon DSLRs (in manual/matrix modes) and all F-mount film SLRs.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
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| Minimum focus distance | 0.30m |
| Filter thread | 52mm |
| Weight | 170g |
| Construction | Metal mount, plastic barrel, 5-element optical design |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount film SLRs (FM, FE, FE2, FM2, F3, F4, F5, F6 - any AI-S compatible body)
- Nikon F-mount DSLRs (manual focus, matrix metering on D7100+, D610+, D750+, D850+, D-series pros)
- Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter (manual focus)
Best for
A characterful Series E wide - Nikon's Series E line was their consumer-tier, designed to be affordable and portable compared to the higher-end Nikkor prime line. Optically the Series E lenses are quite capable. Works on any Nikon F-mount body, film or digital, in manual focus.
Frequently asked questions
What's 'Series E'?
Nikon's consumer-tier manual-focus prime line from the early 1980s - made to be affordable and portable compared to the pro Nikkor line. Build quality is a step down (plastic barrel rather than all-metal), but optical quality is still good.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 35mm |
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| Lens Type | Prime, Wide-Angle |
| Max Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount, Nikon FX Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Nikon |