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Produced from 1974 to
1981, this lens looks awesome attached to one of the earlier Nikon
SLRs. The Series 9 filter is held in place with a screw-on type
hood.
I've used the lens
primarily for interior and exterior architectural work in tight areas and
achieved really sharp images. 18 mm is a good size for accentuating
curves and lines in a scene. The lens has been criticized for soft
corners and limited close up capability but these issues just aren't a
factor for architectural work. Nikon has always had an excellent
reputation for its wide angles and this lens is no exception.
The lens originally sold for about $400,
but in recent years, the used price has steadily risen to about $700
which is only slightly less than the later F3.5 model.
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