AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

Sharp, compact prime lens for DX format

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 14
Price 18
Usability 15
Brand Nikon
Model 2183

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for Nikon DX-format (APS-C) sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at mount only
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber mount gasket only

How-to Use AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

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Technical Specification

Format DX (APS-C)
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture Range f/1.8 - f/22
Elements/Groups 8 elements in 6 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Minimum Focus 0.3m (0.98ft)
Filter Size 52mm
Weight 200g
Dimensions 70 x 52.5 mm