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 choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 35mm f2D is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (FX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Nikon 35mm f2D, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/35.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| Min focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch |
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| 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
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 35mm f2D has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a 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:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
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 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon 35mm f2D amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 35mm f2D Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 35mm f2D in Other Lens Mounts
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