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Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Nikkor Lens Review

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Description of Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Nikkor Lens

mount: Nikon F, lens type: wide-angle, focal length: fixed, autofocus, prime lens focal length: 35 mm, Aperture (F) at min. focal length: 2

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Bought for shooting in the studio, but as it turned out, this "lens" showed itself perfectly in nature. Great for party photography! A separate plus is its compactness and low weight ! Pros: Excellent picture quality! Excellent luminosity! Fast autofocus! Its cons: Noisy autofocus, the manual focus ring does not spin easily enough, but if you use autofocus, you can not think about it.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good and quality product, but there are flaws.

The lens was bought by me in Japan. This is a reporter's fix - it focuses quickly, small and light. Nice big picture. May not suit sharpness on modern full-frame cameras, as well as misses on a fully open aperture.

Pros
  • 1) Japanese embly on such an inexpensive lens. 2) Small and light. Does not outweigh the camera. At night, because of this, you can avoid stirring. 3) Very small MDF - about 15cm. 4) There is no frightening feeling of "disposability". 5) Lens fully expands at full frame. When switching from D90 to D700, the picture became softer and acquired a pleasant "volume". 6) The lens is not afraid of backlight or side light - in many cases a good UV filter is enough. In bright sunlight, you can not be afraid of hares, loss of sharpness and contrast. 7) Designed for cheap filters with a diameter of 52mm. 8) Fast focusing, but there is a nuance - there are misses in the open. 9) Very handy for reporting.
Cons
  • 1) Not a very comfortable grip - the focus ring constantly rotates when the camera is in operation and do not put your palm from below, under the lens. 2) AF module misses at open f / 2.0 on full-frame cameras (on the D700, and even D3s). 3) May not suit "Nuts" in bokeh - a consequence of a small number of aperture blades. 4) Many old screwdriver (AF-D) fixes are not sharp (example Nikkor 28 / 2.8D). On 35 / 2D, on FF cameras, in order to get a sharp picture when shooting landscapes, you will have to twist the aperture. IMHO, working from f / 5.0 (better f / 5.6) and up to f / 9. When shooting cars or when reporting, sharpness is enough already from 4.0-5.0. Who has a modern FF camera and needs sharpness across the entire field of the frame - it's better to take the new Nikkor 35 / 1.8G (for FX) or 35 / 1.4G or fixes with this focal length from Tamron / Sigma. 5) The steel hood Nikon Lens Hood HN-3 for this lens is rare, it is NOT supplied with the lens (option! ) And it is not so easy to find it on sale. 6) An unpleasant and subjective nuance - during intensive work, when shooting several hundred frames a day in different conditions, there is a suion that the lens dust onto the matrix. The lens is not hermetic and fogs up during sudden changes in temperature and humidity.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Practical product, nothing to complain about.

So far, I have not found anything outstanding in it, except for the Japanese assembly andcommpactness. I bought a filter and a hood, I'm going to leave it to the heap. It’s probably already clear that I’m not a pro, but I can show acomuple of pictures with this glass. (on this page the author is Grisha) ? skip=202211051739554B0A0A4AF3C78D00&type_filter=&blogsort=date

Pros
  • I took it on the D90 as the first, one might say a training fix after the staff member. The only indisputable advantage is that I had to immediately leave the machine and master manual modes . Otherwise, you can not even set it))
Cons
  • Well, so far the main drawback is my inexperience . For some reason, it is tempting to check it somewhere with the masters .

Used mostly on the full frame D700, but occasionally on the D50. I bought it for an amateur reportage for shooting with a lack of lighting (hefty professional f / 2.8 zooms should be dragged by someone else). I am very pleased with the lens - acomnvenient focal length and a three-dimensional picture. I also used 50 / 1.4 AF-D, both in full frame and in crop.Comparing these two lenses is pointless. Fifty kopecks are more difficult as the focus itself, but the blur gives a stronger and also…

Pros
  • - Lens pattern - Compactness and weight in relation to luminosity - Autofocus speed - Widespread filter diameter: 52mm - Inexpensive price - Minimum distortion
Cons
  • - Up to f/2.8 soft - Screwdriver - autofocus will not be available on all Nikon carcasses

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very pleased with this purchase, will recommend it to everyone!

An excellent staffer for crop, I think it will reveal itself to the fullest in FF. I bought it used with a hood and a UV filter, I can't get enough of it. I compare exclusively with tamron 17-50 2.8. The picture looks very expensive, the lens has its own pattern and I like it, it is sharp in the presence of lighting, you can also work in backlight, but carefully, but everyone seems to be like that. After buying the zoom, I immediately put it up for sale, I didn’t need a wide angle, the…

Pros
  • 1. Fast. 2. Precise. 3. Lightweight and compact 4. Drawing. 5. Price (I bought a used complete set with a filter and a native lens hood, ideally for 10k).
Cons
  • Not as sharp in the open, but clearly sharper than 50 1.8 non-motorized

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is of good quality, there is only one minor defect.

The lens is convenient for artistic shooting, the pictures are beautiful and voluminous. Under normal lighting, there are no problems. With standard indoor lighting, a compromise begins between shutter speed and depth of field. Indoors, without an external flash, it’s very difficult to get a clear overview frame with your hands. I’m trying to understand this lens as a regular one on the D700, after 50 F1.8 the lens is difficult, it doesn’t work for less than a minute for a handheld frame in the

Pros
  • convenient EGF, well made, filter diameter 52 mm, beautiful volumetric pictures are obtained.
Cons
  • the lens makes you think a lot about the depth of field, if you just take out the camera and shoot something in P mode, then most likely there will be a fail.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A great option for this money, one of the best offers.

For a long time I chose between 35 / 1.8 and 35/2, but I still inclined to buy the second one. In terms of sharpness, it is slightly inferior to the first one, but the quality of the picture is at its best, the photo turns out to be voluminous, a good separation of the foreground from everything else, pleasant bokeh. The barrel is practically absent, if it is, then only Ken Rockwell will notice it :)

Pros
  • Great lens! Among the advantages I can list the following: picture quality, precise focusing, pleasant bokeh, fast aperture, build quality, sharpness
Cons
  • Sensitive to backlight, although I do not consider this a big drawback. I put on a hood, the problem was solved :)

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A really necessary purchase, glad I found this product.

After a standard lens, even 18-105, you will immediately feel the difference. You can use the entire range of filters, because when adjusting for sharpness, the front of the lens does not rotate. I chose as a travel lens between this model, Nikkor AF-S 50 / 1.4 and Nikkor AF-S 35 / 1.8. I can note that the first one, although made in China, is also of excellent quality, but it is too big in size, has a small viewing angle on the crop and, in my opinion, is a little expensive. The last one is…

Pros
  • Excellent and stable build quality. Made in Japan. When buying, I chose from three lenses, all three have accurate focus. Excellent color rendering, bokeh. Versatile, bright enough. Would recommend him as a regular. Compared to the standard AF-S Nikkkor 18-105, the same shooting modes result in a richer, more contrasting picture. Autofocus on my D90 feels no slower than with a standard lens. Small-sized. The sharpening ring is nicely rubberized.
Cons
  • The sharpening ring is unusually spinning, but you can get used to it, this is not a drawback.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

On a full frame for amateur shooting - very good! Let's remember its price, and rejoice at the wonderful shots. This is the angle chosen by the creators of the Fujifilm X100 for their lens. If you don’t want to take anything heavy on an excursion, among all the fixes, this one, it seems to me, is the most convenient. I use it with D600. The beauty. If you understand how to use it, it will please you. I highly recommend FF. For DX there are 35 1.8G - cool glass. But on it the picture, as they…

Pros
  • The picture of the D-series lenses (prickly in moderation, with nuts so cute in the background; yes, I regard this as a virtue), from f2.5 it’s already decent, f5.6 is excellent. Compact, lightweight. In full frame, a very convenient FR for leisurely walking down the street. A sort of station wagon for urban photography. The minimum focusing distance is 0.25m. Portraits can also be taken, not classic, but very beautiful, wide portraits are a separate issue. Minimum distortion. The quality of construction and assembly, the inscription Made in Japan.
Cons
  • Poorly holds backlight. They say that it catches hares from the side light. Not for screwdriverless cameras.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A really necessary purchase, I'm glad I found this product.

Excellent lens for this price, Made in Japan, used, build quality is excellent. On FF, the geometry almost does not distort, on f / 2.0 and f / 2.2 it is slightly soft, but without XA, and at f / 2.5 it is already sharp. Actually 35 / 1.8G behaved the same on the crop, only the geometry was distorted more. For ease of use, I put 4 only for the rotating focus ring, although this is the norm in film glasses of this class. The lens is an excellent option for 35mm focal lengths for a full frame…

Pros
  • Weight, size, price, quality.
Cons
  • The focus ring rotates.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The right product for me, there were no problems.

Optimal "Travel-fix", the camera with it does not pull the shoulder, but gives a guaranteed result. All other lenses can be left at home. Sharpness at a covered aperture sometimes even seems excessive. Autofocus is accurate and fast, ground and sky compared to Sigma 30/1.4 Allows you to take close-ups of an object and other flowers, beautifully blurring the background. The minimum focusing distance is only 25 cm.

Pros
  • Optimum angle of view, small and light, strong construction, sharp picture, no geometric distortion, suitable for "full frame" Minimum focusing distance, you can shoot almost "macro"
Cons
  • On a fully open aperture, it is not sharp; it is impossible to compare in aperture ratio with "fifty dollars 1,4". The fact that it is a "screwdriver" is probably also a disadvantage for owners of younger Nikons It is advisable to use with a hood, so as not to catch "hares"

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A good quality product, I rate this purchase perfectly.

I chose between 50mm 1, 4 and 35mm 2. At first I chose 50mm, it was cheaper. bought an unlucky marriage. passed for examination and bought a 35mm 2. The lens is a miracle! and chromatite is less and sharpness is higher! and the angle on the crop is more comfortable, but just out of luck with 50mm. but I don't regret it. when switching to ff 5ohm, I will not buy, but 85mm 1.4 will probably be necessary for portraits!

Pros
  • Sharp, beautiful bokeh! The picture from it is more pleasant and lively! compared to zoom.
Cons
  • Not found!

I bought it from my hands immediately after buying the D700. This glass is great for landscapes and shooting in tight, dimly lit environments. The picture made me happy. Sharp, colorful. It feels like this lens is noticeably "transparent" than the Nikkor AF-S 28-300. Perfectly draws low-contrast details. I recommend it to everyone, as the picture is of high quality, it is small, and not expensive.

Pros
  • - Sharp at all apertures. - Good reproduction of colors and details in highlights and shadows - Small - the camera with it is placed in a small bag.
Cons
  • - Catches bunnies - With hard side rays falling on the front lens, sharpness drops sharply. He asks for a good hood

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best thing for the money, Im glad I chose this option.

The lens is extremely interesting precisely for the quality of the lenses, but it is very specific in application. Based on the experience of using it on the d300s and 800, let me draw the following conclusions. Hole 2 - totally smears. Hole 2.8 - in the center more or less. 5.6 hole - fully expands and lets in more light than many 4 hole lenses. It also has incredible depth of field and sharpness. Hole 8 - sharpness begins to fall in proportion to the hole being clamped. In general, this…

Pros
  • Small and compact.
Cons
  • Not all modes are working.