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The Nikon 43-86mm f/3.5 Zoom-Nikkor is a manual focus standard zoom lens built for Nikon’s F-mount SLR system, produced in AI specification for compatibility with Nikon’s aperture indexing metering system. Covering a focal range from 43mm to 86mm with a constant f/3.5 maximum aperture, it spans a practical standard zoom range from slightly wide-angle through short telephoto suited to everyday, travel, and general-purpose photography. Fully manual operation covers both focus and aperture adjustment directly on the lens, and the AI coupling ridge allows accurate stop-down and full-aperture metering on compatible Nikon F-mount bodies. As one of Nikon’s earlier zoom lens designs, it represents a historically notable optic within the Nikkor lineup and remains a functional choice for film photographers using compatible Nikon F-mount bodies, as well as for use on digital Nikon bodies and mirrorless systems via appropriate adapters.
– 43-86mm standard zoom focal range
– Constant f/3.5 maximum aperture
– AI specification for Nikon metering compatibility
– Fully manual focus and aperture control
– Nikon F-mount compatibility
– Compatible with Nikon F-mount film and digital SLR bodies
– Adaptable to mirrorless systems via F-mount adapters
– Historically notable early Nikkor zoom design
