Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 43-86mm f/3.5

A genuine piece of Nikon history — the Zoom-Nikkor 43-86mm f/3.5, affectionately known in Japan as the "yon-san-hachi-roku" (four-three-eight-six). First sold in 1963, it was Nikon's first domestically produced standard zoom and one of the earliest practical zoom lenses for any 35mm SLR. It is a compact, characterful one-touch push-pull design with a constant f/3.5 aperture across the whole range, prized today as much for its vintage rendering as for its heritage. This copy is in excellent-plus shape with little sign of use.

Specifications

• Focal length: 43–86mm
• Maximum aperture: constant f/3.5 (to f/22)
• Mount: Nikon F, manual focus, with meter-coupling prong
• Zoom/focus: one-touch push-pull design
• Filter thread: 52mm
• Weight: approx. 410g
• Closest focus: approx. 1.2m
• Format: 35mm full-frame coverage
• Heritage: Nikon's first domestic standard zoom, launched 1963

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent++ condition, with little to no signs of age or use.
• Functional: Fully functional, smooth and clean. Includes lens caps and a UV filter. One-touch push-pull zoom.

Included

• Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 43-86mm f/3.5 lens
• Front cap
• Rear cap
• UV filter

One of the most collectible early Nikkor zooms and a joy to shoot for its vintage character. This is an exceptionally clean example, complete with caps and a UV filter. Note: mounting on later AI-era bodies depends on the exact version of this lens — happy to confirm from photos before you buy.