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    Nikon Nikkor 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Ai-S
    Nikon Nikkor 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Ai-S

    Nikon Nikkor 35-200 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Ai-S

    35–200mm · f/3.5–4.5

    Overview

    The Nikon Nikkor 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S is a manual focus zoom with a 5.7x range, offering versatility but with optical compromises. Its macro feature at 35mm achieves 1:4 reproduction. Weaknesses include a slow variable aperture and softness at the wide end. Build is solid metal and glass, but handling is heavy. It suits photographers wanting a single-lens solution for film, though its 35mm wide end may be limiting.