Nikon Nikon F Prime

AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5

15mm
f/3.5
Prime
630 g
Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 15mm 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

This 15mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 15mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Weight: 630 g
Length: 94.5 mm
Diameter: 90 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5?

At 15mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies

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	15mm	100.4°	110.5°
APS-C	1.5x	23mm	77.3°	87.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm 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 AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5?

It is a fixed 15mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 15mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.

What is the Nikon AI Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 23mm on full frame, with a 77.3° horizontal and 87.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.