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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A light wide zoom for FX. The AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is its Silent Wave successor.
About this lens
The Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.33 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 370 g
- Length
- 82.5 mm
- Diameter
- 82.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED?
- Landscapes
- Architecture
- Travel wide
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 18–35mm | 54.4–90° | 63.4–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–53mm | 37.8–67.4° | 44.8–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D full frame?
Yes, it covers the FX format. On DX it frames like a 27-52mm lens.
Does the AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs?
Autofocus works only on DSLRs with an in-body focus motor, for example the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. On D3xxx and D5xxx bodies and on Z cameras with the FTZ adapter, focus is manual.
What replaced the AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D?
The AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED replaced it, adding a Silent Wave Motor.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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