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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED vs Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Nikon

AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is lighter by 95g.
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
  • Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED is the newer design (2003 vs 2000).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED
Brand Nikon Nikon
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Focal length 12-24mm (wider) 18-35mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (faster)
Released 2003 2000
Format aps-c full-frame
Groups 7 8
Af motor SWM none
Elements 11 11
Weight g 465.0 370.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 77
Length mm 90.0 82.5
Diameter mm 82.5 82.5
Min focus m 0.3 (closer focusing) 0.33

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

Nikon's 2003 DX ultra-wide zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. It uses a 77mm filter thread.

Pros

  • Constant f/4
  • Internal focus
  • ED glass
  • SWM

Cons

  • No VR
  • Large front element
  • Narrower than the 10-24mm at the wide end

Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED

A full-frame wide zoom with ED glass and internal focusing, released in 2000. It takes 77mm filters.

Pros

  • Light for its range
  • ED elements
  • Takes 77mm filters

Cons

  • Slow variable aperture
  • Screw-drive autofocus
  • Soft at 18mm wide open

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