Nikon AF NIKKOR 35-80mm f/4-5.6D

Compact and lightweight standard zoom lens

Nikon AF NIKKOR 35-80mm f/4-5.6D
60/100
LENS SCORE
Features 10
Performance 12
Durability 10
Price 18
Usability 10
Brand Nikon
Model 1932

Key Features

OPTICS 8 elements in 7 groups with one aspherical element
APERTURE 7-blade diaphragm with f/4-5.6 variable aperture
FOCUS Mechanical screw-drive autofocus system
MOUNT Nikon F-mount with D-type distance information
ZOOM Rotary zoom mechanism with 35-80mm range
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING None
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF NIKKOR 35-80mm f/4-5.6D

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring integrated into front element
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical rotary zoom
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture ring with lock
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
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 ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Nikon AF NIKKOR 35-80mm f/4-5.6D

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Standard Zoom
Focal Length 35-80mm
Maximum Aperture f/4-5.6
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 8 elements in 7 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Minimum Focus Distance 0.4m (1.3 ft)
Filter Size 52mm
Weight 255g
Dimensions 72 x 66 mm