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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens

BH #NI3518 • MFR #2215
135 reviews
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • One Aspherical Element
One of the most flexible single focal lengths available, the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED from Nikon is a compact prime wide-angle well-suited for everyday shooting. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture excels in a variety of lighting conditions and also helps to maintain a relatively compact, lightweight design for walk-around use. The optical design employs both aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast. Additionally, benefitting the optical assets, a Silent Wave Motor affords fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to benefit both stills and video applications.
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Overview

One of the most flexible single focal lengths available, the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED from Nikon is a compact prime wide-angle well-suited for everyday shooting. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture excels in a variety of lighting conditions and also helps to maintain a relatively compact, lightweight design for walk-around use. The optical design employs both aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. A Super Integrated Coating has also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast. Additionally, benefitting the optical assets, a Silent Wave Motor affords fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to benefit both stills and video applications.

Wide-angle 35mm lens is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however, can also be used with DX models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.
One extra-low dispersion glass element is used in the optical construction to reduce a variety of chromatic aberrations and color fringing for a high degree of clarity and color neutrality.
One aspherical element is used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering.
Super Integrated Coating has been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.
Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. A Rear Focusing System is also used, where only the rear lens group is moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 018208022151

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Specs

Focal Length35mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/16
Lens MountNikon F
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View63°
Minimum Focus Distance9.84" / 25 cm
Maximum Magnification0.16x
Optical Design11 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades7, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)2.83 x 2.81" / 71.88 x 71.37 mm
Weight10.76 oz / 305 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 5.1 x 4.95"

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Reviews

Low light gem

By Karl
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-02

I love shooting at night and doing Astro. Sure it's not the f/1.4 but this thing is plenty fast with a steady hand at twilight. Beautifully sharp low light images. It's also nice to not have a brick on my camera for once as I'm used to carrying around my 24-70 f/2.8. Awesome lens on my D850!

A really nice lens.

By Raoul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-26

I am very impressed with this lens. Its sharpness is excellent and gives up nothing to my pro lenses at f/5.6. It is small and light--a lens I can walk around with all day. I got it because I have several SLR cameras that I will shoot until they die, but it would make no sense for a Z-series camera owner.

Nikon 35mm amazing!

By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-18

I have a DX 35mm lens but recently upgraded and also bought this FX lens and I am glad I did. I mainly shoot concerts and this is amazing for shows with being right up front and capture the performers. This lens is incredible and I would recommend to anyone.

Tack sharp. Fast. Wonderful

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-02

I have a lot of zooms but wanted a wide angle prime for some indoor no-flash work. This fits the bill perfectly. I'm very impressed with the picture quality and it's small and light weight. Very glad I got it. As always, B&H came through with an easy to navigate website, a thorough description, and fast shipping.

Money well spent

By Christina
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-21

This is a really nice lens. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I highly recommend

Great Lens

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-14

Only have used it for about one hundred photos. Worked great in low light and I am amazed at the control of depth of field. Took a photo of a caterpillar with the head in sharp focus and the tail out of focus on a caterpillar about 1.25" in length. So far, very happy with the lens.

Good lens however the quality is a little lacking

By Jacob
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-20

So this is a great fast lens that takes great photos. However, the tolerances on the focus ring are poor. This results in a wobble that make noice when moving the lens around and using the focus ring. It dose not affect the images taken with the lens it just makes it feel cheap.

Sharp Lens

By Patric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-31

Works great on my D700 and my D780.

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Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the Nikon D80 and D7200 cameras.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Asked by: Allan
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Yes, this lens will work with the Nikon F100.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-03-17

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Asked by: Rose
I don't know, but I suggest you google the question or contact Nikon to find the answer.
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Asked by: Wei Yew T.
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What's the difference between (85mm+35mm) f1.8G and f1.8G ED
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