Hi--

>> I would NOT overlook the angle-of-view issue! If space is cramped,
>> the 35 will just not be wide enough ... If you generally have plenty
>
>> (*latest* version Nikkor 35mm f2.8 PC) performs better than the 28mm's
>> (in Nikkor 28mm PC's, I prefer the older f4 version to the current
>
>Ok I went for the latest version of the 35mm. A little further
>explanation . . . I believe that I will get a second trip to the Acropolis
>and the 35mm angle of view will work just fine. I plan to shoot a few
>rolls to get used to working with the perspective control.

It is a really excellent lens - the 28's have more optical compromises.
Most people, when hand-holding, tend to overcompensate with the shift,
resulting in reverse convergence... a grid screen is a real help.

>From your 1st note I picked up the following:
>
> - Do not use a shade or thick filters. Can I assume that one of the
> Nikon skylight filters, which are very thin, will work shifted?

Yes.

> - At full shift: f8 for maximum sharpness in horizontal orientation
> f22 for maximum sharpness in vertical orientation

>Do you have any other tips?

Grid screen, grid screen, grid screen...;-) Also, only the F3 will meter
a shifted PC properly - use a hand meter, or meter before shifting.
Since you are metering stopped down, be careful of light entering the
camera eyepiece. Be aware that all but F-series VF's have linear
distortion, and the edge of the frame is a poor reference with all
but F-type bodies - use a grid screen, and try to adjust it for
neutral rotation when installing it.

>One specific question, does a standard polarizing filter work differently
>when shifted? As I recall I used one quite a bit in Athens to darken the
>blue skies which are otherwise quite hazy due to the severe air pollution.

Be careful of unevenness with the 35 FL in H orientation - also, a Nikkor
polarizer, or a standard one of larger size adapted with a step-up ring,
is necessary to avoid vignetting.

>I appreciate your help.
>Thanks, Art
>Art Chakalis
>Columbus, Ohio, USA

You're welcome!
David Ruether