Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a moderate wide-angle prime lens designed for FX-format SLRs. It features a Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus, and its optical construction includes one ED and one aspherical element. It's important to distinguish this lens from the cheaper AF-S FX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G, which is designed solely for FX-format cameras.

Autofocus can be overridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed, if the camera is so equipped). To refocus using autofocus, simply press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON button again.

This lens is designed to unleash the power of high-resolution Nikon HD-SLRs. The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED draws maximum definition and image quality from Nikon's high-pixel-count sensors, delivering truly dazzling photos and HD videos. It brings the outstanding optical characteristics of the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G to Nikon's f/1.8 FX-format prime lens collection, which also includes 28mm, 50mm, and 85mm versions.

With a 63-degree angle of view, ED and aspherical glass elements for excellent contrast and minimal distortion, Nikon's Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet, and precise autofocusing, and a lightweight, compact design, the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED is an exceptional choice for both photo and HD video applications. On an FX-format Nikon camera, a 35mm lens approximates the angle of view seen by the human eye, making it an ideal perspective for a wide range of applications.

The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED combines this natural perspective (52.5mm equivalent on DX-format cameras) with an f/1.8 maximum aperture, providing outstanding depth of field control and low-light performance, all in a compact and lightweight package. This allows users to capture vibrant, natural-looking photos and HD videos with softly blurred backgrounds, even in low-light conditions.

A great lens brings out the best in a camera, and the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED is no exception. Impressive on both Nikon's FX- and DX-format DSLRs, it delivers consistent, superlative performance, even in challenging shooting situations. Aspherical (AS) and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements combat sagittal flare at wide aperture settings, while Nikon's Super Integrated Coatings (SIC) enhance contrast and color, and nearly eliminate ghosting, even in backlit scenes. The innovative Silent Wave Motor (SWM) uses ultrasonic waves for fast, accurate, and quiet autofocusing.

The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED completes Nikon's versatile collection of advanced f/1.8 FX-format prime lenses, joining the 28mm, 50mm, and 85mm versions. All four lenses offer the latest Nikon advancements and optical design characteristics, providing consistent performance at each focal length: wide-angle, standard, and medium telephoto.

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