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 (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong macro (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 18-135mm | 100mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 290 | 544 | 326 | 298 | 515 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor | RXD | Linear motor | Dual Phase Linear Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | 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 | 53.6 | 13.1 | 93.1 | 70.8 | 61 | 20 | 44.4 | 33.7 | 93 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.8 | 82.6 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.6 | 84.9 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 89.5 | 85 | 82.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 44.4 | 95.8 | 89.4 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98.1 | 86.6 | 86.4 | 81.3 | 83.7 | 83.5 | 80.8 | 33.7 | 64.9 | 36.7 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 87.2 | 74.7 | 54.1 | 42.1 | 82.6 | 76.8 | 29.8 | 95.8 | 77.3 | 93.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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