Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. Weights 600 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 112 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 29 months of tracked sales — pay around the $19.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
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104 of 199 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $19.00 fair value.
- Apr 24, 2026$3.00$-16.00 / typical
- Feb 9, 2025$10.00$-9.00 / typical
- Feb 9, 2026$10.00$-9.00 / typical
- Feb 9, 2025$11.00$-8.00 / typical
- Jul 15, 2024$12.00$-7.00 / typical
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Beautiful Blur & Bokeh This lens shoots beautifully on my old Nikon D40X. The lens is as described in excellent condition; built like a tank. The focus is smooth. This is my first used lens purchase. So, the price was excellent for a newbie like me to take the plunge into experimenting and learning. Jeff gave exceptional customer service, as he gave time and attention in sharing his knowledge. I'm very happy with this lens. The blur and bokeh are divine.
Truly a hidden gem. Push-pull focus with a beautiful macro mode on the tail end makes this fun and convenient to use. It's heavy and solid as a rock. This is a fantastic photojournalist lens because of the 35-135mm zone, so I can leave this lens on as my primary lens when outside and--as a cherry on the top--I can pull focus into the macro to get a close-up picture of near-distance subjects. All I know is this is a true hidden gem in the classic Nikkor manual focus lens world. Buy it. They're so cheap, so well built, and transfer light quality so well, what do you have to lose with testing it out? There are people out there looking for these lenses because they aren't made any more. They have and will retain value.
a little gem that surpasses my expectation I always insist on constant aperature zooms but all mine are 2x or 2.5x only. Was considering buying a Nikon AF-S VR 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED to take my new FX on holiday... but don't want to fork out few hundred £s. So thought of 35-135mm as a good balance for landscape and portrait shots. By God's grace, I stumbled upon this [near mint] sample at a bargain price. The condition is as new: perfectly clean optics, zero zoom creep and defect free body. My AF35-70 f2.8 has the marco at the wide end which is virtually useless due to severe distortion. This lens however has the macro at the tele end which works extremely well. This is a bonus and make it a very versatile "all-in-one" travel companion. Lack of AF is an issue at times but I can focus at any precise spot I want. Images are razor sharp when in focus, what a lens!Read full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S?
Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S is a camera lens with 35-135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 600g.
What mount is the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S compatible with?
Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S typically sells for around $3.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S a good lens?
Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 20 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Nikon Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S?
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