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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009February 2014
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups11 elements in eight groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne ED glass element and one aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Integrated CoatingSuper Integrated Coating, identified by Digital Camera World; no Nano Crystal Coat, according to ePHOTOzine
Aperture detailf/1.8–22; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World confirms aperture control by a mechanical lever in the host camera–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with a DX/APS-C image circle. Full-frame cameras require a DX crop; full-frame capture produces heavy corner shading according to Photography BlogNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX. This is distinct from the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Image circle detailPhysical 35 mm focal length; standard angle of view on DX cameras, approximately equivalent to 52.5 mm on full-frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.24×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override in M/A mode; works on Nikon DX DSLRs without an in-body focus motorSilent Wave Motor; both reviews confirm manual focus override
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateMinimum 0.25 m from the focal plane; ePHOTOzine confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter thread
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lens–
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm72 mm
Length52.5 mm71.5 mm
Weight200 g305 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World notes limited distance markings between 0.7 m and infinity
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters58 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistance–ePHOTOzine identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; Digital Camera World says it is not extensively weather sealed. A general weather-resistance rating is not assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 71.5 mm length from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 305 g
Lens hoodHB-46 includedHB-70 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-70 hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch
Release detailNikon USA's February 2009 announcement states March availability; earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. This is the DX lens, distinct from the later full-frame 35mm f/1.8G ED; Digital Camera World's Full-frame Yes table cell contradicts its own DX description and the maker, and is not copiedNikon Japan records first sale on 6 February 2014; Nikon USA announced later US availability on 20 February 2014

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