Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

Summary

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. It provides a field of view on a DX format camera similar to that of a normal lens on a 35mm film format camera.

AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G[1]
MakerNikon
Technical data
Focal length35 mm
Crop factor1.5
Aperture (max/min)f/1.8 - f/22
Close focus distance0.30 m
Max. magnification0.16x (1:6.25)
Diaphragm blades7 (rounded)
Construction8 elements in 6 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationPrime
Physical
Max. length52.5 mm
Diameter70 mm
Weight200 g
Filter diameter52 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-46
CaseCL-0913
Angle of view
Horizontal37.8°
Vertical25.8°
Diagonal44.8° (with DX format)
History
IntroductionFebruary 2009
Retail info
MSRP199 USD

Introduction edit

Nikon announced the lens on 9 February 2009.[1] It is the first prime lens released by Nikon specifically designed for Nikon DX format DSLR cameras that not only is rectilinear but also supports autofocus on the Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D60, Nikon D3000, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600 and Nikon D500. The first prime lens released for the DX format was the AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED.[2]

It achieved a DXOMark score of 28.[3]

Features edit

  • 35 mm focal length (approximately field of view equivalent to a 50 mm lens used on a 35mm format camera)
  • Compact silent wave autofocus motor with full-time manual override
  • Nikon F-lens mount for use with Nikon DX format DSLRs (use on Nikon FX format DSLRs will cause vignetting)
  • Rear-focussing elements allow for a non-rotating lens front, enabling easier usage of rotating filters such as circular polarisers
  • Dust gasket around lens mount to reduce dust entering when lens and camera are attached

Construction edit

  • 8 lens elements in 6 groups
  • 1 hybrid aspherical element
  • 52 mm filter thread for widely distributed 52 mm filters

Target market edit

The lens is intended to be an inexpensive prime lens for owners of Nikon DX format DSLR cameras.[4] The lens was priced at 180 USD in 2020.[5]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G". Lenses. Nikon Corporation. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-04-12. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  2. ^ "Two new wide Nikon DX Format lenses". Digital Photography Review. 22 July 2003. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  3. ^ "Lenses Database - DxOMark". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
  4. ^ "N35mm F1.8 for DX? What is Nikon up to?". Digital Photography Review. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  5. ^ "AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G". nikonusa.com. Retrieved 2 May 2020.

External links edit

  • Lens review at Cameralabs
  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G DX review: Digital Photography Review