Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8D Lens (USED)

Professional Constant f/2.8 Performance for Digital and Film

The Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8D remains a legendary workhorse in the world of professional optics, offering a fast, constant maximum aperture throughout its entire focal range. Originally designed as Nikon's flagship mid-range zoom, this versatile lens is highly sought after by portrait, event, and street photographers who want the rendering quality of prime lenses combined with the convenience of a zoom. Compatible with full-frame (FX) digital DSLRs and classic 35mm F-mount film cameras, its bright f/2.8 aperture ensures outstanding low-light performance and precise depth-of-field control. Whether you are capturing wide street scenes at 35mm or tightly framed portraits at 70mm, this lens provides stunning center sharpness, rich color contrast, and a beautifully smooth background bokeh.

Pro-Grade All-Metal Construction and Push-Pull Zooming

Built during an era of uncompromising mechanical engineering, this lens features an incredibly robust all-metal barrel that stands up to the demands of daily professional use. It utilizes a classic tactile push-pull zoom mechanism, allowing photographers to adjust focal length quickly and intuitively with a single smooth motion. The optical formulation consists of 15 elements in 12 groups, engineered to minimize linear distortion and deliver high-contrast imagery across the entire frame. As an autofocus "D-type" lens, it features an integrated CPU chip that communicates precise distance information to compatible Nikon camera bodies. This integration optimizes the accuracy of matrix metering and 3D balanced fill-flash systems for perfectly exposed images in challenging lighting conditions.

Dedicated 35mm Macro Setting for Close-Up Detail

Adding to its incredible versatility, the Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8D includes a specialized, mechanical macro mode accessible when the lens is set to the 35mm focal length. By engaging a dedicated locking switch on the zoom ring, the lens shifts into a close-focus manual mode, reducing the minimum focusing distance down to just 11 inches (28 cm). This enables a maximum macro reproduction ratio of 1:4, making it an excellent choice for capturing intricate textures, wedding details, or emergency close-up shots without needing to swap to a dedicated macro lens.

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