The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ($599.95) is a fairly inexpensive, lightweight 35mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon cameras. It works with both full-frame and APS-C bodies, boasts an internal focus motor, and captures images with excellent sharpness. There's no optical image stabilization, but the same can be said for most 35mm prime lenses, and there's just enough barrel distortion to talk about, but that's easily removed using software tools. It's not quite good enough to better our Editors' Choice Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM ($683.00 at Amazon) , but if you don't want a lens that's quite as pricey or as heavy as the Sigma, and can live without an f/1.4 aperture, this 35mm won't let you down. The lens measures 2.8 by 2.8 inches (HD), weighs 10.8 ounces, and supports 58mm front filters. It's a featherweight when you compare it with the Sigma, which weighs 1.5 pounds and is bigger at 3.7 by 3 inches. The Nikkor includes a reversible, petal-style lens hood and a carrying pouch. It focuses as ...
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is a solid lens if you want a lightweight 35mm for your Nikon SLR, but it's not the best one you can get.
Quite sharp; Compact and light; Not that expensive; Wide aperture
Some barrel distortion; Lacks optical stabilization