Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED is an Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED has a focal range of 18-35mm and 1.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 52.5mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Zoom Method
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Aperture
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f4.5 and minimum aperture of f22 at 35mm .
Optical Formula
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 ED glass element
- 1 aspherical lens
Lens Hood
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-23.
Body Colour
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED is available in Black color.
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