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Quick answer
A compact wide-normal prime for Nikon with screw-drive autofocus. It needs a body motor to autofocus.
Pros
- Compact (205 g)
- f/2 aperture
- Works on film and older bodies
Cons
- Body motor needed for AF
- Soft corners wide open
Verdict
A simple 35mm for bodies with built-in focus motors.
About this lens
This 35mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1989
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 205 g
- Length
- 43.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D?
- Street
- Documentary
- Casual photography
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Nikon AF 35mm f/2D autofocus on the D3500?
No. The D3500 lacks a focus motor, so only manual focus works. Bodies with a built-in motor, such as the D7000 series or D850, can autofocus it.
Can the AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D be used on a DX camera?
Yes. It covers FX and DX bodies, and on DX it frames like a 52mm lens. It autofocuses only on bodies with a built-in focus motor.
AF 35mm f/2D vs AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED?
The G ED autofocuses on all bodies and is faster. It is also sharper wide open.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.