I've had this lens for just about a month and I couldn't be happier with it! The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G gives you a lot of quality for a little bit of money. I'm shooting with a Nikon D3500 DSLR and I have to say this lens is quite a step up from the kit lenses that came with my camera.
The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Len has great clarity and the auto focus works very well. It's relatively fast to focus and shoot with. The manual focus works well and the focus ring moves smoothly. It's versatile close-up and far away, but remember, this is a prime lens so there is no zoom. You have to do any zooming with your feet by moving to position your framing and your shot.
This lens works well in low-light situations with the ability to open the aperture up to F1.8G. It's easy to control the depth of field and creates a nice bokeh (blurred) background for professional looking photos. An example of blurred colored lights is attached.
This lens is great for portrait or product photography and it's very good for landscapes too. The other attached photos examples have only a minimum of post-processing, mostly to adjust exposure and highlights, but they are a good example of the quality this lens offers for its price point. The lens is small and light and it's become my "go-to" whenever I'm shooting pictures. It won't weigh you down carrying it for a day of shooting.
Remember, depending on your camera, this lens may not shoot as a true 35mm - on my camera's cropped sensor, it shoots the equivalent of 50.2mm. This works well for me for the various types of shooting I like to do. I really can't give a list of pros and cons since I have no experience with another similar lens (it's my 1st prime lens), but I will say that so far, all I've seen are "pros". As an amateur photographer, it's a nice step up from kit lenses.
I don't hesitate to suggest this lens and I would purchase another. Thanks for reading my review and I hope it help you to decide on the lens that you really think will work for you.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras, 2183, Black
4.7 | 15,584 ratings
Price: 196.95
Last update: 09-10-2024
About this item
F mount lens/DX format. Picture angle with Nikon DX format 44 degree
52.5 millimeter (35-millimeter equivalent). Rear focusing; Manual focus override
Aperture range: F/1.8 to 22; Dimensions(approx.) 70 x 52.5 millimeter
Silent wave motor AF system. Accepts filter type is screw on. Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
Compatible formats is dx and fx in dx crop mode. Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.16x
Lens not zoomable
52.5 millimeter (35-millimeter equivalent). Rear focusing; Manual focus override
Aperture range: F/1.8 to 22; Dimensions(approx.) 70 x 52.5 millimeter
Silent wave motor AF system. Accepts filter type is screw on. Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
Compatible formats is dx and fx in dx crop mode. Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.16x
Lens not zoomable
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 2.09 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| ASIN | B001S2PPT0 |
| Item model number | 2183 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
15,508 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 9, 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Country of Origin | Benin |
Top reviews from the United States
Timothy P Buckley
This is a terrific prime lens at at super affordable price!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
Timothy P Buckley
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Len has great clarity and the auto focus works very well. It's relatively fast to focus and shoot with. The manual focus works well and the focus ring moves smoothly. It's versatile close-up and far away, but remember, this is a prime lens so there is no zoom. You have to do any zooming with your feet by moving to position your framing and your shot.
This lens works well in low-light situations with the ability to open the aperture up to F1.8G. It's easy to control the depth of field and creates a nice bokeh (blurred) background for professional looking photos. An example of blurred colored lights is attached.
This lens is great for portrait or product photography and it's very good for landscapes too. The other attached photos examples have only a minimum of post-processing, mostly to adjust exposure and highlights, but they are a good example of the quality this lens offers for its price point. The lens is small and light and it's become my "go-to" whenever I'm shooting pictures. It won't weigh you down carrying it for a day of shooting.
Remember, depending on your camera, this lens may not shoot as a true 35mm - on my camera's cropped sensor, it shoots the equivalent of 50.2mm. This works well for me for the various types of shooting I like to do. I really can't give a list of pros and cons since I have no experience with another similar lens (it's my 1st prime lens), but I will say that so far, all I've seen are "pros". As an amateur photographer, it's a nice step up from kit lenses.
I don't hesitate to suggest this lens and I would purchase another. Thanks for reading my review and I hope it help you to decide on the lens that you really think will work for you.
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Lloyd De Jongh
Superb lens! Every Nikon DX user should own one
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2010
Lloyd De Jongh
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2010
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I bought this lens after carefully considering my photographic style. I tend to go wider rather than zoom in close.
I considered the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 vs the 35mm f/1.8, and came to the same conclusion as many of the reviewers of that lens - the 50mm forces you to back up and run into walls and obstacles when you need to go wider, which is a major limitation. The 35mm removes that problem, and of course you can always get closer by moving in when you need to. It is a genuinely fast lens, with an f/1.8 aperture, and it has AF-S, so it works perfectly on my D5000. The AF-S is not available on the equivalent 50mm.
You will get stunning, crisp colour out of this lens. The images are clean and bright, even in low light where my 18-55mm kit lens would have difficulty and need a tripod plus longer exposures.
This lens has become permanently attached to my camera, and has rarely been removed to switch lenses. It is a superb item to have in your camera bag; being small, light, optically superb, sharp, produces vivid colour, is light sensitive and focuses silently in an instant. It's awesome for throwing backgrounds out of focus while getting sharp foreground subjects.
I bought a Hoya multi-coated UV0 filter to keep it free from scratches, and it comes with a pouch which has a hardened bottom edge for storage. This is one of the best lens purchases you will make. You will pull images from the lens hand-held in low light when everyone else's camera is stuck to their tripods.
Get one, it's a steal at the price and will surprise you with its capabilities.
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Nickels
A must have prime for your arsenal
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011
Nickels
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011
I see people claiming this as a flaw and detracting from the rating, this is not a flaw. It is a fact of life, every lens has some sort of minimum distance in which you must be for it to focus on the subject. Manual focus is super easy when needed. This is a great lens for just walking around in the woods or the park or playground. I take stunning portraits with this lens even on my D40. The lens construction is typical Nikon standard, feels good and doesn't look cheap.
This lens is fast, down to f1.8 you can get the best of low light situations which is always good for D40 users, just bump the ISO up 400 or even 800 and you should have no problem shooting your subject in low light. I have been using this lens since it launched and I make sure I always have it with me. For anyone just getting into photography this is a fantastic piece of glass for the price and to help you see what fast glass can net you. You won't be disappointed. I will post up a few photos I took recently using this lens as well.
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