
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 200 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 52.5 mm
At a Glance
This compact 35 mm standard prime for Nikon F APS-C cameras weighs 200 g and equals 53 mm on full frame. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows shorter shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 30 cm. It suits everyday shooting, street photography, travel and dim conditions.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
- Travel
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 200 g (0.44 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.3 (0.16×)
- Length
- 52.5 mm (2.07 in)
- Diameter
- 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Released
- March 2009
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G fit?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G | Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f/2.8 Macro DX | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED | Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 200 g | 340 g | 305 g | 450 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 14 cm | 25 cm | 20 cm |
| Length | 52.5 mm | 60 mm | 72 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G weigh?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G weighs 200 g. It is 52.5 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G use?
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G a full-frame lens?
No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f/2.8 Macro DX
35mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED
35mm · f/1.8
Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD
35mm · f/1.8
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D
35mm · f/2
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
35mm · f/1.4
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
35mm · f/1.4
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
35mm · f/1.4
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art
30mm · f/1.4
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