If you bought an SLR before the Nineties it wouldn't have come with a kit zoom, but a ‘standard' lens of around 50mm with a fast maximum aperture of f1.8 or thereabouts instead.

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.

Nikon has no less than three 35mm prime lenses in its lens range and as well as the f/1.8 model we're testing, there's the older 35mm f/2D AF and the professional 35mm f/1.4G AF-S which costs a fraction under £1390.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Rugged; Strong Construction

Slow Focus

The 35mm format provides natural "human eye" perspective for Nikon DX cameras. This could be the only lens you need for most photo situations.

Good value Fast auto focus Manual focus ring always active

Sharp DOF focus transitions in close-ups

Great value for money - good quality photos, even in low-light conditions. Works well for portraits and general street photography. Would recommend if you're looking for a lens with a larger aperture than the Nikon kit lenses, but don't want to blow your budget.

Crutchfield has collected 24 user reviews for this product with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. The most recent reviewer said, "Great lens, very versatile.

Crutchfield has collected 24 user reviews for this product with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. The most recent reviewer said, "Great lens, very versatile.

i decided to get this 35mm instead of the new 40mm macro, and/or the 50mm. i have a d200 and the crop factor with this lens gives me the perfect coverage i was looking for. it's now become my "normal" lens.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh

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Have only had this lens for less than a week now, but am very pleased with the results I'm getting with it installed on my D3400. With the 3400, this lens allows the same basic view and capture as the human eye.

Lightweight Large Maximum Aperture (1.8) Overall Performance Quality Fit and Feel Nikon's Extended Warranty

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