In fact before our usual analysis, we'll cut right to the chase and say the DX 35mm f/1.8G is as close to a no-brainer for owners of Nikon DX-format DSLRs as we've ever tested. It delivers a step-up in quality over typical kit zooms, not to mention gathering loads more light for dim conditions or...

Crisp; detailed; well-corrected images; Bright f/1.8 focal ratio ideal for low light work; Autofocuses on all Nikon DSLRs; Light weight; compact size and low price

Some coloured fringing in uncorrected images; No focus distance window; Slightly coarse-feel to the manual focusing ring; Not corrected for full-frame FX bodies

The picture below illustrates the angle of view (click here for comparisons with the Nikon 50mm F1.4D):

Excellent image quality when stopped down just a little; Fast and accurate autofocus with full-time manual override; Generally attractive rendition of out-of-focus regions ('bokeh'; Resistant to flare; Low price

Slightly soft and low in contrast wide open; Lateral chromatic aberration somewhat higher than traditional 50mm 'standard' primes; Prone to purple fringing and bokeh chromatic aberration; most visible at large apertures

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The first DX Nikkor with the classic advantages of a high-speed "normal" lens ($220, street), this 52mm full-frame equivalent is also the fastest DX and widest nonfisheye digital-only Nikkor prime.

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This brand new compact wide angle lens from Nikon costs around ￡470 and sports a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and silent, internal focusing with full time manual focus override. Is it good enough to be considered as a cheaper alternative to Nikon's highly regarded 35mm f/1.4G lens?

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new version of Nikon's 35mm prime lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G Lens.

Excellent optical quality; Good build quality; Light weight; Keenly priced; No distance markings for manual focusing

Excellent optical quality; Good build quality; Light weight; Keenly priced; No distance markings for manual focusing

The Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G ist able to deliver very sharp pictures wide open already. Vignetting is quite well controlled for a dedicated fast DX lens, distortion is a bit higher than expected, though. This is also true for CAs, which can easily be removed in post processing, though.

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G is a good, fast yet inexpensive 'normal prime' for Nikon DX cameras. Its angle of view is some 2-3 degrees tighter than that of a common 50mm lens mounted to an FX or film body, but that is not a major deviation, and those who liked to use a 'nifty-fifty' on their...

I\'ve tried a few copies and this lens can\'t convince me. I\'m using a AF-p 18-55 now over a year, which is sharper. AF speed is much faster en tag on always. I tried this lens as a low light indoor but the combination 18-55 + bounce flash still is better.

1.8 aperture (of course) Size and weight

AF accuracy unreliable AF speed quite slow Not as sharp as many say (my opinion) Focus shift (spherical abberation) when using close focus point