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Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Nikon AF Zoom-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 Zoom-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 Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED?
At 18-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
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
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED?
It zooms across 18-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–67.4° horizontal and 44.8–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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