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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm | - | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 540 | 350 | 318 | 320 | 132 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | stepping motor | STM stepping motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | standard-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 | 53.8 | 13.8 | 92.8 | 70.9 | 60.1 | 21 | 63.7 | 33.3 | 92.7 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 70.2 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.4 | 80.5 | 77.9 | 85.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.6 | 0 | 81.4 | 69.4 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82 | 84.8 | 56.7 | 92.8 | 84.4 | 0 | 80 | 35.5 | 83.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 73.8 | 96.2 | 45.1 | 77.6 | 0 | 33.3 | 72 | 83.4 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 93 | 47.9 | 78.3 | 77.6 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.4 | 93.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 7 offers From $131
B&H Photo 5 offers From $169
Amazon 4 offers From $197
Newegg 4 offers From $227
Price History
Usage Scores
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