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AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
- 35mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- 200 g
- Min focus 0.3 m
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Quick answer
A small, fast prime designed for Nikon DX cameras. It gives about a 52mm equivalent view and uses a silent-wave autofocus motor.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Light and compact (200 g)
- Fast AF-S focus
Cons
- Designed for DX; FX bodies crop
- No vibration reduction
- Plastic construction
Verdict
A well-known prime for Nikon DX and a natural step beyond the kit zoom.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. An affordable fast prime for Nikon DX cameras with a natural field of view.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2009
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Length
- 52.5 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G?
- Everyday shooting
- Portraits on DX
- Low light
- Video
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G full-frame compatible?
It is designed for DX sensors. On FX bodies it forces a crop mode and loses resolution.
What is the equivalent focal length of the DX 35mm f/1.8G?
About 52mm in full-frame terms on a Nikon DX camera, which makes it a normal lens.
DX 35mm f/1.8G vs AF-S 50mm f/1.8G: which one on DX?
The 35mm gives a natural field of view on DX. The 50mm acts like a short telephoto, which is better for portraits.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
