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Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5

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AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5

  • 35-70mm
  • f/3.3
  • Zoom
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Quick answer

The Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm at f/3.3 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

This 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 specifications

Brand
Nikon
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
35-70mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.3
Lens type
Zoom

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5?

At 35-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography
  • Environmental portraits and interiors
  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits

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 35–70mm 28.8–54.4° 34.3–63.4°
APS-C 1.5x 53–105mm 19.5–37.8° 23.3–44.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5?

It zooms across 35-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.3. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.

Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 35-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.3.

What is the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–37.8° horizontal and 23.3–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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