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Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D

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Pros

  • build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced
  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
  • It feels pretty durable regardless of its plasticky feel

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
  • vignetting wide open
  • Vignetting is a little high at f/2 but low at lager apertures
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  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 35 mm
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  • Normal, Wide angle
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Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D

Pros

  • build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced
  • The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
  • It feels pretty durable regardless of its plasticky feel
  • sharp
  • offer great contrast
  • also very nice for documentary and street photography
  • center sharpness is still good
  • Optical performance seems very good to me
  • It produces decent images in term of quality
  • These lenses are both exceptionally crisp and are
  • focuses fast and accurate too

Cons

  • The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
  • vignetting wide open
  • Vignetting is a little high at f/2 but low at lager apertures
  • The corners of the image when shooting film are a bit softer than the center
  • the rotating AF ring in your hand can be a bit annoying
  • Not great performing wide open
  • lenses have garish lens flare or wash out all contrast in bright light
  • serial number after which the lenses will be
  • as creamy as some other lenses
  • The ring has a hard stop for a quick focusing to infinity
  • The front lens does not rotate during focusing

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Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mount
  • Nikon F
  • Nikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades7
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements6
Groups5
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Dimensions
Weight7.23 oz
Diameter2.56 in
Length1.77 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 35
Maximum magnification4.2 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from camera
Closest focusing distance0.25
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedno
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D Nikon - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 D - Review / Test Report

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Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 D - Review / Test Report

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2 minute read
Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm f/2D Nikkor AF 35mm f/2.0 D (DX) - Review / Lab Test Report
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Nikkor AF 35mm f/2.0 D (DX) - Review / Lab Test Report

Nikkor AF 25mm f/2 D Review (DX)

By Markus Stamm
2 minute read
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Published: 15.10.2005
Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Nikkor Review

Find out what 18 readers thought of the Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Nikkor in our review.

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