Optimized for fast shooting speeds and working in difficult conditions, the nikon af nikkor 35mm f/2 autofocus lens weightis an impressive telephoto designed for nikon af nikkor 35mm f/2 autofocus lens weightFX-format DSLRs. The sophisticated optical design incorporates two fluorite and three extra-low dispersion elements to control chromatic aberrations and distortions, as well as lessen the overall weight of the lens. Also contributing to improved image quality, both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings have been applied to lens elements to lessen flare and ghosting for improved contrast, clarity, and color fidelity. Protecting the advanced optical design is a front fluorine-coated meniscus glass element that, when paired with the weather-resistant magnesium-alloy barrel, supports working in inclement conditions.

A Silent Wave Motor AF system produces fast, near-silent focusing performance that suits both stills shooting and movie recording, which can instantly be manually overridden by simply turning the manual focus ring. Further contributing to photographing in fast-paced situations and difficult lighting, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps. Additionally, an electromagnetic aperture mechanism is integrated into the lens design to provide greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with faster continuous shooting rates.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22    Two Fluorite and Three ED Elements    Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings    Fluorine-Coated Front Lens Element    Silent Wave Motor AF System    Vibration Reduction, Sport/Tripod Modes    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism    Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Super telephoto designed for use with FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, this lens is also compatible with DX models where it will provide a 750mm equivalent focal length.

Two fluorite and three extra-low dispersion lens elements work to reduce chromatic aberrations; improve overall image sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity; and help to minimize the overall weight of the lens.

A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.

Vibration Reduction image stabilization helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake by up to four shutter speed stops, benefiting this lens's use in low-light conditions. Additionally, a designated Sport Mode is well-suited to working in fast-paced conditions and a Tripod Mode helps to suppress subtle ground vibrations when working atop a support system.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Fluorine-coated front meniscus glass element affords protection to the optical system.

Dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.

A removable tripod collar is included with the lens for well-balanced support when working from a monopod or tripod. The collar ring also incorporates ball bearings for smooth transitions between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

This mechanism limits the compatibility of this lens to the following cameras: D5, D4, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, and Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1.

Compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens have VR? If not,is it because it is fast and doesn't need it?

A: This lens does not have VR. Whether it needs VR would very much depend on your usage. It is not just the speed of the lens that comes into play, but also the focal length. VR is much more needed on telephoto lenses than normal or wide-angle lenses. The rule of thumb is that the average person can hand-hold without blur at one over focal length, so in this case at about 1/30 sec. With some training, many people can probably hand-hold a stop better (1/15 sec.) That may be enough for your need.Personally, I only used this lens when I had a specific need for a very narrow DOF, so pretty much wide open. I would rarely if ever need to go longer than 1/15 on that.If you intend to use this lens rather than a zoom lens as your main lens, you will probably use it at smaller apertures (f/8, f/11) at which point the lack of VR could become more of an issue.

Q: 2. is this the same as a nikon 50mm lens?

A: NO!It's a 35 mm

Q: 3. Will this lens work on Nikon D 40?

A: Yes it will

Q: 4. is this sense good for video?

A: It is a great lens for video, I've done a lot of video work with it. Keep in mind that DSLR video is primarily manual focus, and for stabilization you will want to use a tripod (or a rig). The lenses with VR can be great for handheld video, but don't have the low light capabilities of this lens.

Q: 5. Does it shoot video?

A: Yes you can use this lens for shooting video. Very good quality lens for the price.The 1.8 lets in plenty of light for shooting video.

Q: 6. When you video record with this lens, how focused is it, say, on a person? I want to buy it to use for my YouTube channel, and I am looking for something similar to the sigma 30mm lens. How good is the picture and video quality other than that of a Nikon kit lens (the 18-55mm lens) ? Thank you!

A: Since this is a prime lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture, this lens is going to perform much sharper and give you better image quality than that of a kit lens. This lens will give you sharp images and video alike.

Q: 7. can i use this on a full frame? will it be equivalent to 35mm? or is it specifically made for dx models

A: Attaching it to a DSLR with an FX sized sensor will cause the camera to switch to DX mode and shoot at reduced resolution by default. With 'Auto DX crop' disabled and 'FX format' selected, the Nikon D3, D3x and D700 will show the same kind of vignetting as the film bodies.

Q: 8. I'm new to my Nikon D5100. I am torn between this lens (AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens) and AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens FX lens. I'm shooting mostly pictures of my children and want something with great Bokeh. Any suggestions??

A: Both lenses will offer nice shallow depth of field for your portraits. Typically for portraiture the 50mm lens would be a better focal to opt for. The 35mm lens on your D5100 camera is closer to what the human eye perspective offers. But for portraits of kids and family I would personally go for the 50mm myself. If you are having trouble deciding between the focals, and you happen to have an 18-55mm or 18-xx type lens, you could set the lens to where 35mm would approximately be, and then zoom it to where 50mm would be to see the differences in their fields of view.

Q: 9. What is the best lens for macro shooting?

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Q: 10. Will this work for my D3100?

A: Yes! I used it on my d3100 for a year or so. Great lens. It will work on all DX (crop sensor) Nikon bodies.