Quick answer
The Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 36-72mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 is a standard zoom lens covering 36-72mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 36-72mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 1981
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 380 g
- Length
- 71.5 mm
- Diameter
- 67 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5?
At 36-72mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 36–72mm | 28.1–53.1° | 33.4–62° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 54–108mm | 18.9–36.9° | 22.7–43.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5?
It zooms across 36-72mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 36-72mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 54–108mm on full frame, with a 18.9–36.9° horizontal and 22.7–43.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Series E Zoom 36-72mm f/3.5 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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