Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S pairs an 11-element optical design with 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements and Nano Crystal Coat for exceptional sharpness, while its f/1.8 aperture delivers smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance. Its compact 370g build and weather sealing make it a durable, portable option for Z-series shooters, complemented by a fast, quiet stepping motor autofocus. This lens is best for portrait and professional photographers who need edge-to-edge sharpness and reliable low-light capability, though its fixed focal length limits versatility for travel.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-75mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 50mm | 12-60mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | 22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 550 | 515 | 116 | 369 | 210 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | STM | Stepping motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 90.6 | 66.8 | 54.1 | 24.5 | 91.7 | 34.1 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.9 | 86.4 | 63.2 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 84.1 | 80.8 | 78.5 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 86.1 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS12060 Compare | 54.9 | 15.8 | 89.8 | 81.2 | 73.1 | 24.5 | 91.7 | 93.3 | 87.9 | 96.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 6 offers From $123
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Price History
Usage Scores
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