Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2

Wide-angle prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· March 1989
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· Nikon AF NIKKOR 35mm 1:2
Class:
· Fast full-frame wide-angle prime lens
System:
· Nikon F (1959)

Abbreviations

AF	Autofocus lens with mechanical coupling with camera. Learn more

Model history (7)

■Nippon Kogaku / Nikon Nikkor-O[·C] Auto 35mm F/2	A	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀52	1965 ●
■Nikon Nikkor 35mm F/2	A	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀52	1975 ●
■Nikon AI Nikkor 35mm F/2	A	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀52	1977 ●
■Nikon AI-S Nikkor 35mm F/2	A	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀52	1981 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2	A	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀52	1989 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2D	A	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀52	1995 ●
■Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G ED	A	11 - 8	0.25m	⌀58	2014 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	35mm
Speed:	F/2
Lens construction:	6 elements in 5 groups
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	63.4° (35mm full frame)
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	53.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/3.1 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	44°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.25m
Magnification ratio:	1:4.17
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Reduction (VR):
Built-in VR:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	215g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀63.5×43.5mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	HN-3 - Screw-type round
Teleconverters:	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14 → 49mm F/2.8
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A → 49mm F/2.8
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-200 → 70mm F/4
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-201 → 70mm F/4

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

A popular choice for travel photography and candids, the 35mm f2 AF Nikkor offers autofocus capability, plus 62° picture coverage, additional depth of field, and a wide maximum aperture. Compact size, light weight. Accepts 52mm filters. Wt. 9.9 oz. Dim. 2.5 x 2.0".

From the editor

The six-element AF Nikkor 35mm f2 is a completely new design that equals the performance of manual focus Nikkor 35mm f2 lenses at the center but is somewhat inferior in the extreme corners. The AF version has a smaller front element and is significantly lighter at just 215g due to the use of lightweight materials in its construction.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Compared to other wide-angle prime lenses in the Nikon F system

Largest magnification (1:4.17), along with 2 other models

Other wide-angle prime lenses in the Nikon F system

■Nikon F mount (14)
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1986) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:4.17) · Heavier (260g vs 215g) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [II] • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:4.17) · Heavier (270g vs 215g) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1994) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slower · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:8.9 vs 1:4.17) · Heavier (270g vs 215g) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.8G ED • ⌀72		2015 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.23m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (355g vs 215g) · Much larger (83mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.4G ED • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Wider angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (620g vs 215g) · Much larger (88.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1986) · Wider angle of view · Slower · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller (39mm vs 43.5mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [II] • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Wider angle of view · Slower · Floating element system · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller (39mm vs 43.5mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1994) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slower · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:4.17) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.8G • ⌀67		2012 ●	compare	4	3
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Wider angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.55 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (330g vs 215g) · Much larger (80.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/1.4D • ⌀72	Pro	1993 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1993) · Wider angle of view · Faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:4.17) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Much heavier (520g vs 215g) · Much larger (77.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.4E ED • ⌀77	Pro	2017 ●	compare	7	3
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2017) · In production · Wider angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (645g vs 215g) · Much larger (100.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2D • ⌀52		1995 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 In terms of specification, there are no significant differences between these lenses. HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G ED • ⌀58		2014 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2014) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (305g vs 215g) · Much larger (71.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.4G • ⌀67	Pro	2010 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (600g vs 215g) · Much larger (89.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length

■Nikon F mount (6)
Sigma 35mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀67	Pro	2012 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.2 vs 1:4.17) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (665g vs 215g) · Much larger (94mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 40mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀82	Pro	2018 ●	compare	7	4
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:6.5 vs 1:4.17) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MO - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (1200g vs 215g) · Much larger (131mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (82mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di [VC] USD F012 • ⌀67		2015 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2015) · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.25m) · Larger magnification (1:2.5 vs 1:4.17) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (450g vs 215g) · Much larger (78.3mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD F045 • ⌀72	Pro	2019 ●	compare	7	3
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2019) · In production · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4.17) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (805g vs 215g) · Much larger (102.3mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Yongnuo 35mm F/2 F • ⌀58		2016 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.35 vs 1:4.17) · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Slightly lighter (180g vs 215g) · Larger (59mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not available · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Yongnuo 40mm F/2.8 F • ⌀58		2017 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2017) · Narrower angle of view · Slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:4.17) · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Lighter (130g vs 215g) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not available · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE

■Nikon F mount (3) · APS-C
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G • ⌀52		2009 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2009) · In production · APS-C · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:4.17) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (52.5mm vs 43.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC [HSM] • ⌀62	Pro	2005 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2005) · APS-C · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:10.4 vs 1:4.17) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (400g vs 215g) · Larger (59mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM \| A • ⌀62	Pro	2013 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.30m vs 0.25m) · Smaller magnification (1:6.8 vs 1:4.17) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (435g vs 215g) · Much larger (63.3mm vs 43.5mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

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