Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 20-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Legendary professional wide-angle constant aperture zoom

Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 20-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 1936

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups with one hybrid aspherical element
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
FOCUS Internal Focusing (IF) system with Silent Wave Motor
COATING Nikon Integrated Coating (NIC) for reduced flare
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade metal barrel construction
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame (FX) and DX format compatible
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains lens length
MOUNT Nikon F-mount with CPU contacts
RELIABILITY High-durability metal mount and weather-resistant design
FOCUSING Manual focus override available in AF mode
ED GLASS Extra-low Dispersion glass to minimize chromatic aberration

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 20-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with smooth rotation
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Rubberized zoom ring
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Dedicated physical aperture ring with lock
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Toggle switch on lens barrel
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 ✓ Present Professional build with dust/moisture resistance

How-to Use Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 20-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

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Technical Specification

Type Wide-angle zoom lens
Focal Length 20-35mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 14 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View 94u00b0 - 62u00b0 (FX format)
Minimum Focus Distance 0.5m (1.6 ft)
Diaphragm Blades 9
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Internal Focusing Yes
Weight 685g
Dimensions 83mm x 105mm