Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED and Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Release Year 1999 2009
Release Date
MSRP 1954 USD 199 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Focal Length 17-35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 18 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 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 70 mm
Length 106 mm 52 mm
Weight 750 gr 200 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 HB-46
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A