Description
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
The AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm F/3.5-4.5G ED is an FX-format, 1.9x ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a focal length of 18-35mm. It weighs just 385g, delivering detail-rich images through a compact body. The lens is also designed with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for silent AF operation, which enhances the shooting experience. It is best used to capture landscapes, cityscapes and architecture.
Key Features
FX-format compatible, 1.9x ultra-wide-angle zoom lens covering a focal-length range from 18 to 35 mm Compact and light design with a weight of 385 g/13.6 oz. for superior mobility Optical system incorporating aspherical lens and ED glass elements is optimized for ultra-high-pixel-count D-SLRs
Seven-blade iris diaphragm creates beautiful intentionally blurred images, while superior aberration correction reduces axial chromatic aberration and astigmatism Silent Wave Motor (SWM) realizes quiet AF operation Two focus modes are available – M/A (autofocus with manual override, manual priority) and M (manual focus)
| Specifications | |
| Type | Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount |
| Focal length | 18-35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-29 |
| Lens construction | 12 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED lens elements and 3 aspherical lens elements) |
| Angle of view | Nikon film SLR and FX-format D-SLR cameras: 100° – 63° Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 76° – 44° |
| Focusing | Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.28 m(0.92 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | Approx. 0.2x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Diaphragm | Fully automatic |
| Aperture range | 18 mm focal length: f/3.5 to 2235 mm focal length: f/4.5 to 29 |
| Filter-attachment size | 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 83 mm maximum diameter x 95 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approx. 385 g (13.6 oz) |