Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a solid lens if you want a lightweight 35mm for your Nikon SLR, but it's not the best one you can get.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G 1

Product details

  • Lens not zoomable; 35 millimeter focal length, Macro Focus Range : 0.25 meter
  • 52.5 millimeter equivalent focal length on DX Format cameras; F1.8 maximum aperture, F16 minimum
  • Ultrasonic type AF motor with full time manual focusing; 58 millimeter filters; Note: Refer the user manual before use
  • Note: This is an FX format F mount lens. FX and DX lenses can be mounted on all Nikon DSLR cameras. However, using a DX lens on an FX camera or an FX lens on a DX camera will result in a 1.5x crop factor
  • 35 millimeter focal length, macro focus range: 0.25 meter. Rear focusing system
  • 52.5 millimeter equivalent focal length on DX Format cameras
  • F1.8 maximum aperture, F16 minimum

PROS

+ Quite sharp.
+ Compact and light.
+ Not that expensive.
+ Wide aperture.

CONS

- Some barrel distortion.
- Lacks optical stabilization.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 30, 2014
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a solid lens if you want a lightweight 35mm for your Nikon SLR, but it's not the best one you can get.
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