| Lens | Rating | Comments |
| Zoom-Nikkor 35-70 mm f/3.5 (62 mm Filter Size)
[AIS] |
3.5 | The last version of the 35-70 f/3.5 had a much slimmer
outline thanks to its 62 mm filter size, it also boasted the first 'macro'
setting for a Nikkor zoom and kept the rotating front of its sister lens.
Because this 'macro' feature occurred for the long end of the focal range,
some useful results could be obtained. Just don't expect anywhere near the
quality attainable with a Micro-Nikkor lens. In terms of sharpness, this
lens isn't quite up to the standard of its predecessor although it doesn't
exhibit the same problems with flare and ghosting. Expect f/8-f/11 to yield
best sharpness.
Tip: This lens can give an excellent macro setup, when a 6T close-up lens is added and the lens then is reversed using the BR-2/2A and BR-5 adapters. Adding the close-up lens is necessary to yield top results, do not reverse the zoom on its own. Zooming in the reversed position conveniently alters image magnification that can go up to 3X. |
Evaluations By Bjørn Rørslett