Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2013 1995
Release Date
MSRP 749 USD 389 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 18-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 17 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 64 mm
Length 95 mm 43 mm
Weight 385 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-66 HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-66, Hard Case CL-1118