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Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 205g / 0.45 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 65mm x 45mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
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Nikon 35mm f2D Overview


Nikon 35mm f2D is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 35mm f2D lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 35mm f2D is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
Macro

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35mm FF 570gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied


Lens Mount

Nikon 35mm f2D is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 35mm f2D has a maximum diameter of 65mm and total length of 45mm. It weighs 205g / 7.2 oz.

Nikon 35mm f2D has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 35mm f2D:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon 35mm f2D has a fixed focal length of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 35mm f2D 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 Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Nikon 35mm f2D With Optical Image Stabilization
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Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25: 0.43x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.4x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 35mm f1.8G: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 35mm f2D has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 35mm f2D's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 35mm f2D doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is HN-3.

Body Colour

Nikon 35mm f2D is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 35mm f2D

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 35mm f2D amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon 35mm f2D Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 5

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 205g
Diameter 65mm
Length 45mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code HN-3
Tripod Collar No
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