Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and 52.5mm equivalent field of view deliver strong subject isolation and low-light performance in a compact 200g body. Its Silent Wave Motor provides fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override, while the aspherical element and Super Integrated Coating maintain sharpness and contrast. This lens is best for DX-format Nikon shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight prime for everyday photography and discreet street shooting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong macro (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 9mm | - | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 540 | 350 | 130 | 320 | 318 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | 54.6 | 14.5 | 92.1 | 70.6 | 56.7 | 22.6 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 91.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87 | 83.5 | 83.3 | 55.8 | 92.2 | 85.8 | 0 | 80.1 | 29.2 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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