AF-S DX NIKKOR
35mm f/1.8G
Fast, lightweight f/1.8 prime DX-format NIKKOR lens perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Existing light capability and more.
I purchased this lens because of it's speed. Other Nikon lens I have are zoom lens, and as such are not fast lens and limit my ability in existing light situations. I am very pleased with this len's capability to expand the number of existing light opportunities I have. However, I find myself leaving the lens on my camera and using it as a standard lens. It is small, light and very comfortable to use. I can move from sunlight to deep shade with out any concern for exposure limitations. I enjoy the expanded control of depth of field offered by this lens. I am very pleased with the quality of the image. This lens has my strong recommendation for anyone interested in expanding their capability in existing light situations, as well as better control of depth of field. Do not be surprised if you find yourself using this lens more often than you think. It is an excellent standard lens that preforms well in numerous situations.
August 7, 2010
This lens is great for macro shots.
This lens is very sharp and clear; great for macro shots. It is lightweight which is important if you have to carry more than one lens.
August 6, 2010
Love this one
I love this lense, pictures are sharp the colour is great (as well as the price) great for portraits were the light is not so great or where it's perfect, good all around lense, I didn't go wrong on this one it fits with my Nikon collection very nicely
August 3, 2010
Brilliant lens -- a must have
Excellent lens, especially for indoor shooting without a flash. Will cope with the most demanding of applications. Love it.
August 2, 2010
Good basic prime lens
I am enjoying this lens for it's speed and for the beautiful depth of field it renders. The results remind me of my first 35mm fixed focal length camera lens.
August 2, 2010
Well made, reliable and cheap.
I was looking for a fast fixed DX lens for my D40 and this was the one. Good quality for the price, excellent performance in low light situation and general portrait at any given day. I like it a lot.
August 2, 2010
For the money, you certainly get a lot out of this lense. Its great for portraits and I also use it for outdoor scenery as well. Even though it is a 35mm lense, you have to move a lot to get what you want due to the narrow view angle. Also, chromatic abberation can be an issue. It becomes prominent when shooting water (or wet/shiny) and chrome objects. Even a circular polarizer did not help. Other than that, its light, fast, affordable and takes great shots.
August 2, 2010
DX Delight
Gives DX cameras a lens with the same coverage as the standard 50mm on FX. This lens is as good as all of the FX 50mm lens that it emulates. If you are shooting indoors with available light then it is the lens to use. It is as you would expect. excellent low light performance, sharp, and it can focus in near darkness with incredible speed.
August 2, 2010
Great lens!
It's sharp as a tack, fast, light weight, render color excellent and great focal length for a DX crop sensor.
August 2, 2010
Great in low light
I needed something to handle low situations and this lense did/does the job. I've been adventuring deeper into photography and I am beginning to understand the importance of having good lenses. Shooting inside banquet rooms and churches can be difficult without flash. So, if a flash cannot be used, then you have to have a lense that has an aperture than can be dialed down. This lense will dial down to f1.8. Trust me, that is plenty. Not to mention the fast autofocus it has. I just love it.
August 2, 2010
Excellent learner lens for D90
I chose this lens rather than the kit zoom lens because I will use it as my "normal" lens for people pictures and I wanted a fixed lens to simplify my learning experience on the D90
It has fine low light performance and is very sharp in normal lighting situations.
August 1, 2010
Great lense
Great inexpensive lens.
Wonderful low light photos. Not having to use flash makes for better candid shots.
August 1, 2010
Perfect.
I had gotten this lens as a gift last year, and let me tell you it is wonderful. The light weight is nice but the quality is much better then it looks, the shots with this lens is amazing, as well as the sharpness and color. All in all a great lens to have on hand for those night shots you just can't pass up.
August 1, 2010
sharp focus every time
The AF-S feature improves focusing remarkably compared to the standard AF mechanism. The lens is very sharp (above f/2.8) and provides a quantum leap of focus capability.
July 31, 2010
Quick and Sharp Little Lens!
I have had my Nikkor 35mm f1.8 lens for about 8 months now and love it love it love it! It serves me in so many ways, most especially when the light is low and a flash is a bad idea. I use this lens about 50% of the time, maybe more, for groups, portraits, nature, and still life. I recommend it whenever I run into another Nikon user.
July 31, 2010
Buy one
There is not one thing bad that I have to say about this lens. At 1.8 it starts out good and stays good. The price is right. If you have a DX camera I would buy it just to be in the bag, you will use this far more than you would believe. I have shot 20x30s using this and my D5000 at 1.8 and their is no problems.
July 31, 2010
Great product. An affordable prime lens for the DX format camera.
July 31, 2010
My favorite lens...
The 35 mm f1.8 was my 3rd lens, after the kit lens and the 55-200, and I use it almost all the time. It is so much sharper than the other lenses that I use it as long as I can. I'll stitch together panoramas rather than use the wide end of the kit lens. And the lens focuses close enough that I can use it for flowers and insects.
It is not a macro lens, however, and cannot get right up into a bug's face. And while it works as a portrait lens, it brings me in a little closer than people expect. Nonetheless, it really is the cheapest way to get professional quality light.
July 31, 2010
Super Fast Focus! The focus of this lens is so fast and so quiet I had to double check the camera was turned on the first time I mounted it. Everyone that owns a DX camera should own this lens.
July 30, 2010
Great quality at a great price
I've had this lens for about 5 months and it's on my D90 most of the time. You can shoot anything with this lens. And being a prime lens, it really forces you to think about where you're standing and what's in the frame. On a DX camera this lens is a must and at it's current price point don't even bother looking at any third party lenses. Just buy it, you will not regret it.
July 30, 2010
Excellent Lens
I am very pleased with this lens. The pictures are crisp and the minimum focal distance is small. Great lens for photographing my toddlers!
July 30, 2010
Great product!
Very nice and sharp, love it as a walk-around lens! Small, light, just great!
July 30, 2010
You want to add this lens to your arsenal!
While there seems to be a big push to zoom lenses, everyone should have a simple lens like this. The joy that comes with this lens is it makes you think about and work more to get the shot. Let’s face it; we can get lazy with a zoom lens. You have to move with this lens. It brought back some of that creativeness from my first 35mm SLR with a 50mm lens. VR is nice for low light as long as your subject is not moving, but there is no substitute for being able to "open her up a little wider" to get the light and freeze the shot. Do you want to make your subject pop out of the photo? Well then f1.8 does the trick a whole lot better than f3.5. This lens has been a solid performer for me on my D90. I got it when I first heard about it and have been very happy with my results. It is a simple lens and sometimes simple is better.
July 30, 2010
As said by another reviewer, Just Buy It !!!
I have the 18 to 200 and wondered why I would want this lens until I decided to just give it a try.
The only thing I can say about it is WOW !!
For low light and times when you don't need a zoom for any number of reasons, this lens fills the bill. Remember, once upon a time most of us bought cameras that only came with one lens, usually a 50 mm or less and that seemed OK.
For getting back to bare bones photography, this is a great idiot proof lens.
July 30, 2010
Fine low light general purpose lens
Very useful for low light, indoor and night photography. As a normal lens it has good sharpness and contrast coupled with depth of field when used at f4.5 and higher. I also appreciate its compactness and low weight when used on my D300 in carry around conditions.
July 30, 2010
Sharp,Chrisp, and Fast
Got the 35mm F1.8 Fast lens to go with the Nikon D5K Kit 18-55mm and 55-200mm. A lens to use indoors in low light and as the Normal 50mm Film lens "52mm" in this case for regular casual shots.
Outside= tested shooting flowers in shade and sunlight got the memory card into the computer and checked out the shots, bright, sharp, clear, and clean. In one shot of a flower from about 5' away, when enlarged there were spider legs with all the little hairs, wraped around some pettles in SHARP FOCUS, wow. Went back out and got some great Macro shots.
Indoors= Took pics at a club meeting for the Newsletter, quite a few people questioned why no flash. Showed them the pics Bright ,Sharp, and Clear no flash needed. One of the Guys, the next Day ordered the D5K and the same lenses. Good lens for low light and Crisp,and Sharp all around shooting.
July 30, 2010
Excellent standard lens for D300
Perfect standard lens for general photography and for small group portraiture. Superior performance wide open at 1.8.
July 30, 2010
excellent fast lens
total nikon quality in a light, compact, fast lens for around town, low light situations and general photography.
not the best bokeh but controllable with proper framing and perspective
July 30, 2010
Great primary lens
Fast, well built lens that is great for general photography.This lens is a must for any serious photographer. It is also very affordable.
July 30, 2010
My favorite lens so far
Since getting the lens, I don't think I've taken it off the camera. Well designed and very functional.
July 30, 2010
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G is a good choice for me? i have a D3100, i like portrait and tourist photos.
i want to buy another lens, but i dont know if this lens is a better choice for me, help guys.
1 year, 3 months ago
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RodolfoD
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I was in the same situation. You will not be disappointed. Just look at all the reviews. I also purchased a refurbished Nikkor 50mm f/1.8. It is the best lens I have ever had.Answer:
For $200 this is the best choice.Answer:
Maybe. This lens will allow you to shoot in lower light conditions than the 18-55mm lens that came with your D3100. This might include shooting indoors without flash and in museums and at shows with fast moving people, assuming you can get close enough. I own one and like it but I also have other more general purpose lenses.I have a feeling that if you have to ask, this lens might not be the right choice for you. A wideangle lens that goes from about 10-20mm will open up a whole new world of photography not available to you now (good for some travel shots, but stitching photos together might also work) and a lens with more reach such as 18-105mm or 18-200mm might have a more immediate benefit. Portrait photos typically use a lens somewhat longer than 55 mm (maybe 85mm on your camera). One thing that is especially nice about the 35 mm lens is its compactness. With this lens I can put my whole camera into a vestpocket pouch and shoot images in an art museum that does not allow flash. I have framed copies of several masterpieces I've taken this way.
Because many people like a little more reach, the kit lenses of cameras that cost a little more come with the 18-105 mm lens. Also there is a 55-200 mm lens that can provide extra reach without duplicating what you already have.
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Depends on what you are using now, if its the kit lens then possibly it could be better, obviously its going to be faster and sharper, but only you can decide if its what you need.1 year, 2 months ago
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Cisco
Miami,fl
Location :
Miami,fl
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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yes it willMay 2, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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As Yevgen said the Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G will autofocus in your D3000.All lenses who contais S (AF-S) which means servo will focus in your camera.
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Hi CiscoI am sorry, but "Number One Contributor" gave you the wrong answer.
Your camera (D3000) do not have internal auto focus motor, but to have autofocus you can use any Nikkor lenses, which start from "AF-S ...".
All this lenses, including "AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G", have internal silence auto focus motor.
And that means, that with this lens, your Nikon D3000 will have autofocus, I also can added: very fast , precise auto focus and this lens is really very sharp, very sharp for most price category.
Good luck Cisco.
Apr 25, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Professional photographer
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No, affriad not.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3000.
Ive read some reviews saying that it wont autofocus with the D3100 and others saying that it does. I really need to buy a fast lens but I cant decide, and I really need the auto focus :s main use is for portraits :)
7 months ago
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Michelle
Dominican Republic
Location :
Dominican Republic
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, worked perfect with my 3100. Very pleased; bought to take daughter's Senior Portraits with.Mar 7, 2012 by
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Mickey
Broomfield, Co
Location :
Broomfield, Co
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, up to full HD 1080, and full time focusJan 16, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Eastern Oregon
Location :
Eastern Oregon
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes! this lens is a DX format, same as the D3100, I have this lens, love it!Jan 16, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Eastern Oregon
Location :
Eastern Oregon
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes. It works correctly on my D40X that does not have an internal motor, just like the D40.Answer:
The D40 has no auto focus motor, but any AF-S lens is compatible to the D40 because it has a built in motor.Answer:
Yes, the 35mm f1.8 has its own AF motor, so the D40 can be used with no issues.Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
I own a Nikon D60, SB-400 flash and need to know if this lens will work correctly with my Nikon hardware?
Thank you,
Vadim
Thank you,
Vadim
1 year, 3 months ago
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Vadim
Brooklyn, NY
Location :
Brooklyn, NY
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes it will. I have a D40X (has no internal motor, just like the D60) and it works fine on this camera.Apr 14, 2011 by
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BostonAaron
Boston, MA
Location :
Boston, MA
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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Any AF-S will auto focus with the D60 because it has a built in motor. AF lenses don't and neither does the D60 so no auto focus.Answer:
That will work perfectly as the 35mm lens has its own focusing motor. The sb-400, especially when bounced, will give plenty of wide light to capture with the viewing angle of the 35mm lens! Cheers!Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes. I have a D5000, and the autofocus is excellent on this lens, even under lower light conditions. Be sure that you have your D5000 set up properly through the menus, then on the lens barrel itself, set the switch to the "M/A" position and it will do fine for you.Mar 29, 2012 by
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JargonTalk
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Location :
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Absolutely.Apr 23, 2011 by
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ll
Montreal, QC
Location :
Montreal, QC
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes it is. And it's a great lens.
1 year, 2 months ago
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sumo
india
Location :
india
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes! D7000 is a camera in DX format and this lense too.Answer:
Very much so. That's the camera I am using it on.Jun 18, 2011 by
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Yamikaze
Michigan
Location :
Michigan
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Sure, this lens will work well on all Nikon DX body like the D70001 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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You cannot zoom, however the tradeoff is that the lens is more compact and the pictures are higher qualityAnswer:
no this is constant focal length lense.Answer:
No. With this lens you need to "zoom with your feet", but the advantages of this sort of lens are it's size, weight, sharpness and and the ability of it's wide maximum aperture to gather light. It's ideal for general photography, street shooting, and low light photography without flash.Has staff answer
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Why would one the AF-S 35mm 1:1.8 lens if they have the 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 to use. Explain the difference when using these lens.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Marlin
New Orleans
Location :
New Orleans
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
3 Answers
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Probably the biggest difference is the aperture, f/1.8 will allow you to shoot in low light situations, and also allow you to blur the background when opening the lens wide. Fixed focal length lenses will often provide sharper images especially around the edges and corners of the frame.May 22, 2012 by
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Goodbye Canon
Portland, OR
Location :
Portland, OR
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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One is a zoom lens the other is fixed length, the 35mm being faster but lacks zoom and visa versa, cant really compare them and say you should have one over the other as they both have their uses.Answer:
Main difference is the angle of view and the aperture.AF-S 35mm f/1.8 = Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 44°
AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 = Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 76°, Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 28°50'
1 year, 4 months ago
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Angie
Indianapolis, IN
Location :
Indianapolis, IN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
2 Answers
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Yes it will auto focus on any of the newer bodies as it has its own AF motor built-in.Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes, this lens will auto focus with D90 and with more simple DSRL - D50, D40 (which does not have internal AF motor inside the body).D90 works with:
-all AF NIKKOR lenses D-/G-type (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses) with all functions possible (including 3D-Color Matrix Metering II mode);
-all DX AF NIKKOR lenses (all functions possible);
-all AF NIKKOR lenses other than D-/G-type (excluding old lenses for F3AF) will also have all functions, except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II mode;
-all old AF Nikkor without D-type will can not work in 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash mode.
- non AF lenses AI-P NIKKOR will not work in autofocus mode, 3D Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash mode.
Mar 10, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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