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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 305 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 72 mm
At a Glance
Weighing 305 g and measuring 72 mm in length, this 35 mm f/1.8 prime is made for Nikon F-mount full frame. Its 25 cm minimum focus distance gives a magnification of 1:4.17 (0.24x). The lens fits street photography, reportage and everyday use.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
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/16
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 305 g (0.67 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.2 (0.24Γ)
- Length
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Diameter
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Released
- February 2014
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED fit?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED | Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD | Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 305 g | 450 g | 205 g | 600 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 67 mm | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 20 cm | 25 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 72 mm | 78.3 mm | 45 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | no |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED 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 Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED weigh?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED weighs 305 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED use?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD
35mm Β· f/1.8
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
35mm Β· f/1.4
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
35mm Β· f/1.4
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4
35mm Β· f/1.4
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