Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 G ED Review
General information
This is a prime lens manufactured by Nikon and the lens was released 2014.
The lens belongs to the category
wide angle prime lenses, a wide angle lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.
Product description from Nikon
At launch 2014 Nikon wrote this regarding Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 G ED:
"Overview
Fast FX-format prime lens with bright f/1.8 aperture and classic 35 mm focal length.
Offering a strong combination of classic focal length and aperture speed, this versatile and lightweight lens is ideal for street photography and environmental portraiture, as well as broad landscapes.
The 35 mm focal length creates timeless, compelling images, while the fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 enables beautifully smooth bokeh and clear low-light shots. With optics designed to accommodate high-resolution sensors and a remarkably portable build, this lens gives you the freedom to capture diverse scenes in all their brilliance.
Key features
Fast 35 mm FX-format prime lens (52.5 mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR): Offers a medium wide-angle perspective that’s ideal for street photography, environmental portraiture, and landscapes.
Classic aesthetic: Shoot timeless, compelling images. The 35 mm focal length is a great option when you want to capture the surroundings without sacrificing subject intimacy.
Fast maximum aperture of f/1.8: Enables beautifully smooth bokeh, distinctive subject/background separation, faster shutter speeds, clear shots in low light, and a bright viewfinder image.
Superb optical performance: Point light sources are reproduced with minimal sagittal coma flare. Optical construction employs one ED glass element and one asperical lens element for crisp, brilliant images.
High-resolution images: Designed to accommodate today’s high-resolution sensors, this lens yields amazing clarity and contrast throughout the frame, enabling stunning photos and HD videos.
Compact and lightweight: Significantly lighter and more compact than its professional counterpart, this lens offers the portability you need.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor): For quiet and accurate autofocus.
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 cm.
Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus).
Key features
Fast 35 mm FX-format prime lens (52.5 mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR): Offers a medium wide-angle perspective that’s ideal for street photography, environmental portraiture, and landscapes.
Classic aesthetic: Shoot timeless, compelling images. The 35 mm focal length is a great option when you want to capture the surroundings without sacrificing subject intimacy.
Fast maximum aperture of f/1.8: Enables beautifully smooth bokeh, distinctive subject/background separation, faster shutter speeds, clear shots in low light, and a bright viewfinder image.
Superb optical performance: Point light sources are reproduced with minimal sagittal coma flare. Optical construction employs one ED glass element and one asperical lens element for crisp, brilliant images.
High-resolution images: Designed to accommodate today’s high-resolution sensors, this lens yields amazing clarity and contrast throughout the frame, enabling stunning photos and HD videos.
Compact and lightweight: Significantly lighter and more compact than its professional counterpart, this lens offers the portability you need.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor): For quiet and accurate autofocus.
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 cm.
Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus).
Naturally beautiful photos and HD videos
Versatile 35mm focal length with a fast f/1.8 aperture
On an FX-format Nikon camera, a 35mm lens approximates the angle of view we see with our eyes, an ideal perspective for so many photo and HD video applications. The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED combines that natural perspective (52.5mm equivalent on DX-format cameras) with an f/1.8 maximum aperture for outstanding depth of field control and low-light performance—all in a compact, lightweight design. Capture vibrant natural looking photos and HD videos with softly blurred backgrounds, even in low light. Unleash your camera´s potential.
Optimized for high-resolution Nikon FX-format HD-SLRs
A great lens draws peak performance from a camera, and the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED is no exception. Impressive on Nikon´s FX- and DX-format D-SLRs, it delivers consistent, superlative performance, even in tough shooting situations. Aspherical (AS) and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements combat sagittal flare at wide aperture settings. Super Integrated coatings (SIC) enhance contrast and color and nearly eliminate ghosting, even in backlit scenes. And Nikon´s innovative Silent Wave Motor (SWM) uses ultrasonic waves for fast, accurate, quiet autofocusing.
Build an exceptional fast prime lens system
The final piece of Nikon´s versatile f/1.8 FX-format prime lens collection
The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED completes Nikon´s versatile collection of advanced f/1.8 FX-format prime lenses, joining the 28mm, 50mm and 85mm versions. All four lenses offer the latest Nikon advancements and optical design characteristics, providing consistent performance at each focal length: wide-angle, standard and medium telephoto."
Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Nikon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.
The lens has a focal length of 35 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
- See compatible cameras and perceived/equivalent focal length
- See a full camera compatibility chart for Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 G ED
- Read more about focal length and your field of view
- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/1,8.
This aperture value indicates that the lens is extremely bright. This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues.
The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds. Since the lens is bright, with good aperture value, the lack of image stabilization might not be that big of a deal, although a image stabilizer is always an advantage to have.
Filter and Lens Hood
The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 58 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.
If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "HB-70".
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Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- The lens brightness, f/1,8
- Works on all sensor types
- Has a built-in autofocus motor
- A lens hood is included
- Light weight (305 gr)
- The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust
Our Review Ratings
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| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
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