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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G

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The first DX Nikkor with the classic advantages of a high-speed “normal” lens.Read more
The AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G is an affordable prime lens for Nikon DX DSLR cameras. Providing an equivalent focal length of 52.5mm, this Nikon lens mimics our everyday view of the world, replicating the standard prime lens that was popular back in the days of 35mm film photography. Competitively priced at £199 / $199 / €243, Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G deserves a place in every Nikon shooter's camera bag...Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • great standard lens for Nikon DX cameras

Cons

  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • this lens does not play well with the D5500
  • autofocus of this lens was lousy

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 8
  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • , 35 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Wide angle

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • great standard lens for Nikon DX cameras
  • design not very robust and needs to be handled with great care
  • It works perfectly well with my D3200
  • The lens feels solid in hands
  • sharpness is very good across the range
  • Surprisingly good for the amount of money
  • the lens performs very well
  • The plastic is solid and well finished
  • nice and smooth

Cons

  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • this lens does not play well with the D5500
  • autofocus of this lens was lousy
  • This lens need an expensive body to work
  • lacks the finese of more expensive models and feels rather
  • The lens also lacks the Vibration Reduction feature
  • 8G is obviously not optimised for contrast-detect auto-focus
  • huge amounts of vignetting with completely black corners
  • 8G offers little in the way of features
  • Focusing turns 120 degrees counterclockwise
  • No part of the lens feels loose or flemsy

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountNikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max1.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements8
Groups6
Power zoomno
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Dimensions
Weight7.41 oz
Diameter2.76 in
Length2.09 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length< 35
Maximum magnification0.16 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.30
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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