Nikkor 35mm f/2.8S Non-AI is a retrofocus design wide-angle prime lens. Its optical design employs 62° angle of view providing a close to normal perspective. Its optical construction consist of five elements in five groups and six aperture blades. The optical technology of this lens contributes to the exceptional definition, including at full lens opening with minimal aspherical aberration and curvature of image of field. Its compact, versatile attributes makes this lens photographer's choice for landscape, outdoor, candid, action and general purpose photography.