Quick answer
FX wide zoom that is light, at 385g, introduced in 2013. It has 77mm filters and an aspherical element.
Pros
- Light
- Silent Wave Motor
- Aspherical element
- 77mm filters
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- No VR
- Softer at 18mm wide open
Verdict
A light FX wide zoom.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G 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
- 2013
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 385 g
- Length
- 95 mm
- Diameter
- 83 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED?
- Landscapes
- Interiors
- 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
Does the Nikon 18-35mm G work on DX?
Yes, where it frames like roughly a 27-52mm lens. It is mainly intended for FX.
Does it have VR?
No. The wide focal lengths make shake less of a concern.
What filter size does the Nikon 18-35mm G take?
77mm.
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