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AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

Released November 2010

A full-frame Nikon F-mount 35 mm prime with an f/1.4 maximum aperture, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and Nano Crystal Coat.

Mount: Nikon F mount
Focal length: 35 mm
Max aperture: f/1.4
Stabilisation: No
Weight: 600 g

Prime

What reviewers say

Both find strong central sharpness at f/1.4, weaker wide-open edges and improved performance across the frame when stopped down. They also praise construction and autofocus. ePHOTOzine reports pronounced wide-open corner shading and strong resistance to flare on the D600. Cameralabs finds longitudinal colour fringing and veiling glare under demanding lighting on the D300 and D700, so the flare findings depend on the test conditions.

From ephotozine.com and cameralabs.com

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type: Prime
Focal length: 35 mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.4
Minimum aperture: f/16
Optical construction: Ten elements in seven groups
Special elements: One aspherical element
Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating
Diaphragm: Nine rounded blades
Angle of view: FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°

Mount and compatibility

Mounts: Nikon F mount
Image circle: Full frame
Compatibility: Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter

Focus and stabilisation

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Maximum magnification: 0.2×
Optical stabilisation: No
Autofocus detail: Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing
Focus distance detail: Minimum focus 0.3 m
Magnification detail: Nikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×
Stabilisation detail: No optical VR, confirmed by Cameralabs

Design

Filter diameter: 67 mm
Maximum diameter: 83 mm
Length: 89.5 mm
Weight: 600 g
Controls: Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Weather resistance: Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detail: Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount
In the box: LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK
Release detail: Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release

Pros and cons

Pros

f/1.4 maximum aperture
Nine rounded diaphragm blades
Minimum focus distance of 0.3 m

Cons

Approximately 600 g
No optical vibration reduction

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED	Nikon F mount	35 mm	f/1.8	No	305 g	Feb 2014
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED	Nikon F mount	24 mm	f/1.4	No	620 g	Mar 2010
NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	Nikon F mount	28 mm	f/1.8	No	330 g	May 2012

Sources

Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph

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