This lens has one of the most superior color renditions of any lens I have used and creates great contrasty images with amazing depth of field when you open up the aperture to its largest size.
For years I have tried different focal lengths on lenses from super wide angle and fisheye to super 500mm zoom to find the perfect picture. Even though I tried them all, I never had a 35mm lens.
I was convinced that the best focal lengths for portraits was my trusted 85mm lens and the best focal length for landscapes was my 16mm to 35mm lens. I had 50mm lenses and almost everything in between but never a 35mm lens.
Now that I have one, I am surprised at what I was missing and I have changed my mind. 35mm lenses are a must have (in my opinion) for any photographer and videographer.
I have a variety of reasons for saying that, and if you are looking for a great 35mm lens, I think the Nikkor 35mm AIS is as fine as any lens out there even more expensive ones. Here are the top 8 reasons I am a big believer in 35mm lens photography: