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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

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

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

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

Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

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Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is faster by 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is lighter by 260g.
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED goes wider (10mm vs 35mm).
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
Brand Nikon Nikon
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Wide Zoom Prime
Focal length 10-24mm (wider) 35mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/1.8 (faster)
Released 2009 2009
Format aps-c aps-c
Groups 9 6
Af motor AF-S SWM
Elements 14 8
Weight g 460 200.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 52
Length mm 87.0 52.5
Diameter mm 82.5 70.0
Min focus m 0.24 (closer focusing) 0.3
Blades n/a 7
Max magnification n/a 0.16

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

Nikon's DX ultra-wide zoom with ED glass and a 77mm filter thread, introduced in 2009. It covers a wider view than the older 12-24mm f/4.

Pros

  • Wide 10mm end
  • ED glass
  • Takes 77mm filters
  • SWM autofocus

Cons

  • No VR
  • Variable aperture
  • Distortion at 10mm

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

A small, fast prime designed for Nikon DX cameras. It gives about a 52mm equivalent view and uses a silent-wave autofocus motor.

Pros

  • f/1.8 aperture
  • Light and compact (200 g)
  • Fast AF-S focus

Cons

  • Designed for DX; FX bodies crop
  • No vibration reduction
  • Plastic construction

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