I know you posted this a few months back, but seeing as no one has replied.....
I owned this lens and used it for years on an F2a (I had mine modded as well) and LOVED it. Great lens and mine was plenty sharp. In fact, I am trying to find a good specimen right now that doesn't get too pricey...I would like to use it with my D700.
I like the 35mm focal length....wide but not so wide it becomes an 'effect'. It is a great all around travel and / or street lens IMO. I love the old Nikkors too...I wish they still built lenses this way.
Great setup you have there. I always thought the F3 was a fantastic body. I went straight from an F2 to an F4 and didn't discover the F3 for several years....what a missed opportunity. If Nikon made a digital back for the F3, I would buy one again in a heartbeat.
Cheers