Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52

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Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (68)
  • Lightweight (68)
  • Consistent output (42)
  • Easily interchangeable (32)
  • Durable (28)
  • Fast focus (27)
  • Well built / quality construction (19)
  • Rugged (14)
  • Easy to clean (5)
  • Easily mounted (2)
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Cons

  • Slow focus (6)
  • Weak casing (6)
  • Blurry focus (2)
  • Tough to attach (2)
  • Won't autofocus on a d40 (2)
  • Mostly plastic (1)
  • No lens case supplied (1)
  • Oil problem - design flaw (1)
  • Old design (1)
  • Scratches easily (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (69)
  • Night photography (32)
  • Portraits (27)
  • Landscapes (13)
  • Back-up (4)
  • Special effects (4)
  • Fun (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Indoor use (2)
  • Landcape (2)
 
 
 

Provided by B&H Photo Video

A popular choice for travel photography and candids the 35mm f/2D 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; HN-3 lens hood.

Specification Description
Model 1923
UPC 018208019236
Fits Camera Made By Nikon
Lens Type Wide-Angle
Select Film & Digital Integrated Lenses
Select Lens Style Wide Angle
Select Mount Nikon
Type Wide Angle

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Last update: Nov 12, 2009

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[10 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Wide Prime with great optics

"This is a great pro-optic with a consumer build. It's very sharp with no field relevant distortion. You can use it on your crop sensor camera or full frame. Think about it. Purchase a 17-55 f2.8 DX or for a quarter the price, get this 35 f2. It's full frame capable, faster, as good or better glass, and you can zoom with your feet, two steps forward or two steps backward. It's a no-brainer. The only downside is..." Read Full Review »

Jul 26, 2008 by CraigH

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Chronic problem with oil on aperture

"I guess I'm giving it the lowest rating here, but the problem comes with age. Early copies were know to have problems with oil gumming up the aperture, but the issue was presumably "fixed" well before my purchase. However I had to send it in for service after two years, and it is going in again after 4.5. Only Nikkor I've ever had a problem with, and otherwise it has been a great, sharp lens...." Read Full Review »

Apr 21, 2009 by talmy

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[10 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Review

Wide Prime with great optics

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Close Focus
  • Fast autofocus
  • Lightweight
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Pro-Optics
  • More »

    Cons

  • Won't Autofocus on a D40

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"This is a great pro-optic with a consumer build. It's very sharp with no field relevant distortion. You can use it on your crop sensor camera or full frame.



Think about it. Purchase a 17-55 f2.8 DX or for a quarter the price, get this 35 f2. It's full frame capable, faster, as good or better gla …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 26 2008
CraigH
Orlando, Florida
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Price: $359.95
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Review

Great Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Walking Lens
 

"This just became my favorite walking lens. A recent trip to NYC, I had this on my Fuji S5 Pro and that's all I needed. Fast f/2 is good for low light/night photography w/out a tripod. Plus, this lens doesn't scream "rob me" like my 12-24mm or 18-200mm VR do.



Pulls a double duty for me now: it' …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 6 2008
Matt Adams Photo
Washington, DC
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  • Professional
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Price: $359.95
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Review

One of the Best Nikkor Lenses I own

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Close up
  • Food photography
  • General Use
  • Wedding Photography
 

"Simply one of the best Nikkor Lenses I have ever owned. The 35mm F/2 is a true gem to have in my bag. As a matter of fact, I keep it on my D300 most of the time. The lens is sharp, versatile, focuses quickly and accurately, lightweight, easy to handle, and rugged comparing to the 50mm F/1.8.



One …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 15 2009
Herman the wedding photographer
Los Angeles, California
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  • Professional
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Price: $359.95
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Review

The best normal lens for DX

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Weak Casing

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Sports/Action
 

"In my opinion, this is the best choice for a normal lens on a DX-format camera. A 35mm lens on DX is equivalent to a 52.5mm lens on 135 film. (The DX format has a crop factor of 1.5x.) I personally like the 35mm focal length on 135 film as well. Because this lens is not a DX version, it works fine o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 4 2009
Lucas
Bozeman, MT
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Price: $329.95
 

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 35 F2 Af-d *52 Review

Good prime lens for your DSLR

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Big maximum aperture
  • Fast Focusing
  • Sharp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Portraits
 

"Because of the magnification factor, this is a better prime lens for a DSLR than the 50mm many people bought for their film cameras. Very sharp, very fast focus, and the f/2 max aperture gives you a lot of leeway in terms of both available light photography and depth of field. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 5 2007
Westside guy
Washington state
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