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    Nikon Nikkor 15 mm f/ 3.5 Ai-S
    Nikon Nikkor 15 mm f/ 3.5 Ai-S

    Nikon Nikkor 15 mm f/ 3.5 Ai-S

    15mm · f/3.5

    Overview

    The Nikon Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 Ai-S is a manual-focus ultra-wide lens praised for its virtually zero straight-line distortion, making it ideal for architectural photography. Optically, it offers outstanding image quality on digital bodies like the D3, but suffers from significant ghosting due to its exposed front element. Build and handling are excellent: it's lighter and more compact than modern zooms, with smooth, precise manual focusing. It suits photographers who prioritize distortion-free images and don't mind manual focus or potential flare issues.