Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G

Essential sharp prime for DX format shooters

Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 17
Usability 15
Brand Nikon
Model 2183

Key Features

OPTICAL 8 elements in 6 groups including one aspherical element
APERTURE f/1.8 maximum aperture with 7-blade rounded diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet focusing
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
FOCUSING Rear focusing system with manual focus override
STABILIZATION None
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at mount for dust resistance
BATTERY LIFE N/A

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

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
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 DX 35mm f/1.8G

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Technical Specification

Format DX (APS-C)
Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 8 elements in 6 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.3m (0.98ft)
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Mount Nikon F
Weight 200g
Dimensions 70 x 52.5 mm