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 (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 439 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-70mm | 24-240mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 544 | 780 | 260 | 350 | 320 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Linear motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| 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 | 53.7 | 13.8 | 92.8 | 70.8 | 60.1 | 21 | 63.5 | 33.3 | 92.7 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 63.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.5 | 54.6 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.5 | 7.2 | 97.2 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.7 | 81.9 | 88.6 | 92.5 | 83.1 | 84.3 | 80.5 | 68.3 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.1 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.5 | 0 | 81.4 | 69.8 | 37.7 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.5 | 73.8 | 96.1 | 45.1 | 77.5 | 0 | 33.3 | 72.3 | 83.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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