Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 20-35mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF: a fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 20-35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 20-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1993
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 640 g
- Length
- 94 mm
- Diameter
- 82 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF?
At 20-35mm 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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 20–35mm | 54.4–84° | 63.4–94.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 30–53mm | 37.8–61.9° | 44.8–71.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF 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 20-35mm f/2.8D IF?
It zooms across 20-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 20-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 30–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–61.9° horizontal and 44.8–71.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF 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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