Nikon Nikkor 35mm F2.8 Rare Cine Mod Prime w/ Anamorphic Bokeh | Nikon F (AI-S)!

🎬 Nikon Nikkor 35mm F2.8 AI-S Cine Mod – Oval Anamorphic-Style Bokeh

A professionally modified vintage Nikon Nikkor 35mm F2.8 AI-S full-frame prime lens, prepared by TerPhoto for cinematography, filmmaking and professional video production. This custom cine version combines the classic rendering of vintage Nikkor glass with practical modifications for modern filmmaking. The aperture has been de-clicked, allowing smooth and continuous iris adjustments during a shot, while a follow-focus gear fitted to the focusing ring provides precise control when working with a standard cinema follow-focus system.

The lens also features neutral oval bokeh effect designed to emulate part of the visual character associated with anamorphic cinematography. It remains a spherical lens, so footage does not require anamorphic de-squeezing. For a widescreen presentation, simply crop or add approximately 2.35:1 cinematic framing during post-production. Original Nikon optics cover a full-frame / 35mm image area, making the lens suitable for full-frame cinema and mirrorless cameras when the appropriate Nikon F adapter is used. On smaller sensors it can also be used as a characterful medium-wide or normal-angle prime depending on sensor size.

Glass condition: The optics are in good vintage condition and are free from fungus, scratches and fog. The lens has been fully cleaned, mechanically adjusted and re-lubricated for reliable manual operation. Exterior shows normal signs associated with a genuine vintage lens, while the cine modification and focusing controls are ready for production use. Please review the supplied photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual lens.

This particular example carries serial number 589377. The base lens is from Nikon's AI-S Nikkor 35mm F2.8 generation, produced during the 1980s. Nikon's 35mm F2.8 wide-angle lineage stretches back to the early Nikon F era, with the first Nikkor 35mm F2.8 appearing in 1959. Nikon subsequently redesigned the series several times; the later AI-S generation used here employs a compact 5-element / 5-group optical formula. 35mm focal length is especially useful for narrative filmmaking, documentary work, environmental portraits, music videos, commercials and handheld shooting. It provides a naturally wide perspective without the exaggerated geometry of an ultra-wide lens, while the vintage optical rendering gives footage a less clinical appearance than many modern lenses.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Nikon F (AI-S)
• Focal Length - 35mm
• Maximum Aperture - F2.8
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Aperture Blades - 7
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.3m
• Filter Size - 52mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - 589377

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

This lens is intended for filmmakers who want genuine vintage Nikon rendering combined with more practical cinema handling. The 35mm focal length is extremely versatile on full-frame cameras, while the de-clicked aperture allows smooth exposure changes and the geared focus ring works naturally with follow-focus systems. Its custom oval bokeh modification adds an anamorphic-inspired visual signature while keeping a standard spherical workflow, meaning there is no need to de-squeeze footage in post. It is a strong choice for narrative films, music videos, interviews, commercials and stylized digital cinematography where character is more important than a perfectly clinical modern image.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Nikon Nikkor 35mm F2.8 AI-S Cine Mod Lens
✔ TerPhoto Oval Bokeh / Anamorphic-Style Modification
✔ De-Clicked Aperture Modification
✔ Follow Focus Gear on Focusing Ring
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood
✔ Front Lens Cap
✔ Rear Lens Cap