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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2011
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction11 elements in eight groupsSeven elements in six groups
Special elementsOne ED glass element and one aspherical elementOne aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating, identified by Digital Camera World; no Nano Crystal Coat, according to ePHOTOzineSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture detail–f/1.8–16; no aperture ring
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX. This is distinct from the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikon F mount; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DX cameras. Built-in autofocus motor supports Nikon DSLRs without an in-body focus motor, as Photography Blog confirms
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor; both reviews confirm manual focus overrideSilent Wave Motor with manual focus override
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.25 m from the focal plane; ePHOTOzine confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter threadMinimum 0.45 m; Photography Blog confirms the outer barrel's length stays unchanged and the filter thread does not rotate during focusing, while noting this is not a true internal-focus lens
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.15×; not a life-size macro lens
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo lens optical VR
Design
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm
Maximum diameter72 mm72 mm
Length71.5 mm52.5 mm
Weight305 g185 g
ControlsFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World notes limited distance markings between 0.7 m and infinityManual focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings for f/16 only and no focus limiter
Filter detail58 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch58 mm screw-in filters
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; Digital Camera World says it is not extensively weather sealed. A general weather-resistance rating is not assignedBoth reviews confirm a rubber seal at the metal mount. Broader barrel sealing is not established, so no general weather-resistance rating is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 71.5 mm length from the lens mount flangeApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 305 gApproximately 185 g according to Nikon; Photography Blog reports 187 g, which is not substituted for the maker figure
Lens hoodHB-70 bayonet hood includedHB-47 included
In the boxLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-70 hood and CL-0915 flexible pouchLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-47 bayonet hood and CL-1013 pouch
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 6 February 2014; Nikon USA announced later US availability on 20 February 2014Nikon USA's April 2011 announcement states 16 June availability. Earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so June precision retained. Photography Blog's URL includes DX and its image captions refer to 24mm, but the actual review tests this FX 50mm f/1.8G

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