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Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

Model: 2183
SKU: 12565063
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Customers highly value the product's excellent image quality, impressive bokeh, and strong low light performance. They also frequently praise its affordable price, ease of use, lightweight nature, and ideal focal length, noting a beneficial lack of distortion. However, some customers have observed that the auto focus can be inconsistent, and the product does not include VR.

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Features
  • Compatible with a variety of Nikon DSLR cameras

    Works with any Nikon DX-format DSLR camera with an F-bayonet mount.

  • 35mm focal length

    Excellent for shooting landscapes, architecture, group shots, travel shots and more.

  • f/1.8 maximum aperture

    Performs exceptionally in low-light settings and allows remarkable depth-of-field control, so you can softly blur backgrounds and draw attention to your subjects.

  • Aspherical lens elements for clear images

    Corrects spherical aberrations, out-of-focus or distorted images that occur when light rays don't converge to a single point. A curved lens surface precisely focuses light rays for sharp image quality.

  • Advanced lens coating for improved optics

    Super integrated coating increases color consistency and reduces flare.

  • Rear focusing system with silent wave motor

    Powered by ultrasound vibrations of the motor, only the rear lens group moves during focusing, resulting in smooth, silent and precise autofocusing.

  • M/A focusing mode

    Allows you to switch from manual to automatic with virtually no lag time, by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

  • 0.98' minimum focusing distance

  • Accommodates 52mm filters

  • Accessories included

    Comes with front and rear lens caps, hood and case.

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Specifications
  • Lens Mount Compatibility
    Nikon DX
    Lens Type
    Standard Prime
    Minimum Focal Length
    35 millimeters
    Maximum Focal Length
    35 millimeters
    Maximum Aperture
    f/1.8
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Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1676 reviews

99% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers highly value the product's excellent image quality, impressive bokeh, and strong low light performance. They also frequently praise its affordable price, ease of use, lightweight nature, and ideal focal length, noting a beneficial lack of distortion. However, some customers have observed that the auto focus can be inconsistent, and the product does not include VR.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Image Quality (776)
  • Bokeh (225)
  • Low Light Performance (160)
  • Price (94)
  • Ease of use (76)
  • Auto Focus (17)
  • Distortion (11)
  • VR (3)

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the $200

    This lens is super smooth. The f/1.8 makes a really nice and creamy Bokeh. The lens is really fast, and will really take your photography skills to the next level. I originally bought this lens by itself, and returned it once I found out that they're selling it in a kit with the 85mm macro. It's weird because the first one I had made a lot of noise anytime I focused in on my subject while taking a picture, but the new one I received in my kit hasn't made any noise at all. My recommendation is to buy this in the kit. This is a great all purpose lens, but I love using it for portraits, since it creates a beautiful blurry background. It's well worth the money, and its definitely a lens that every photographer (both new and old) should have in their bag!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    Posted by Hmark2013

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens, great price!

    This is a really good lens. Fast focus, sharp photos, good in low light. The low aperture setting is good for a blurred background. Got this on sale for $170, Its about the cheapest lens you can get from Nikon.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    Posted by Brad

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have lens for any Nikon DSLR owner

    I went back and forth between the Nikon 50 mm and 35 mm prime lens and originally bought the 50mm DX from Best Buy, but after using it for a week or so, I decided to take it back and buy the 35 mm instead. The 35mm allowed for a slightly wider angle which was very helpful for shooting indoors. In terms of photo quality, I couldn't tell the difference between the 35mm and 50mm DX lenses so I kept the 35mm to get wider angles. In love with this lens and it's made all the difference in my photos. The 1.8 aperture allowed me to get that blurred background that you see on professional photographs. Don't hesitate to buy this lens, it's a winner!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    Posted by allen

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Entry level lens

    I got this lens for a low cost option for astrophotography because I was just getting started and did not want to spend too much. It has been great to use as a beginner lens for astrophotography, portraits, and and overall awesome addition to my lens collection! It also came with a lens bag which was very helpful.

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    Posted by Nikkie

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

    I love this lens its great for shooting in low light situations, good for shooting portraits, I have this on both my Nikon d3200 which is what the DX lenses are made for and I have another one I bought for my full frame it works great on my full frame with a significant crop, get the fx 35 mm for your full frame cameras.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    Posted by beach

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Pros for Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black
Image Quality, Bokeh, Low Light Performance, Price, Ease of useImage Quality, Bokeh, Price, Low Light Performance, Ease of useImage Quality, Bokeh, Low Light Performance, Ease of use, Depth of FieldThere were no pros for this product
Cons for Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black
Auto Focus, Distortion, VRFocusFocus, PriceThere were no cons for this product

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Questions & Answers
  • What comes included with this Nikon lens?

    This lens comes with front and rear lens caps, a hood, and a case.

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  • What is the filter diameter of this Nikon lens?

    The filter diameter of this lens is 52 millimeters.

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  • What is the minimum focusing distance of this Nikon lens?

    The minimum focusing distance of this lens is 0.98'.

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  • What kind of focusing system does this Nikon lens use?

    This Nikon lens uses a rear focusing system with a silent wave motor.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum aperture of this Nikon lens?

    The Nikon lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8.

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