Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED

Versatile full-frame prime with stunning clarity

Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2203

Key Features

OPTICS 11 elements in 8 groups including one ED and one aspherical element
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet internal focusing
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Nikon F-mount, compatible with FX and DX formats
MIN FOCUS 0.25m (0.82ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER 58mm filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera body stabilization if available)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at the lens mount
BATTERY LIFE N/A

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A and M modes
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 Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED

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Technical Specification

Type Prime Lens
Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 11 elements in 8 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Filter Size 58mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Mount Nikon F
Format Full-frame (FX)
Weight 305g
Dimensions 72 x 71.5 mm