Thom's commentary: The first of the f/1.8 S lenses (along with the 50mm). While the 35mm f/1.8 S set a pretty high bar optically, now that we have a full line of f/1.8 primes its turning out to be probably the weakest of the bunch. But "weak" in that sense simply means least best of the best. The f/1.8 primes are all excellent lenses you should consider. Recommended Thom’s Full Review of the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 S
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- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant, S-line
- Optic design:
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- 3 aspherical, 2 ED elements
- Nano and Flourine coating
- Field of View: 63° degree diagonal
- Stabilization: none (can use sensor-VR)
- Aperture:
- f/1.8 to f/16
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- 10" (0.25m) minimum focus
- 1:5.3 maximum magnification ratio
- Filter: 62mm filter size
- Lens hood: supplied HB-89 lens hood
- Size and Weight:
- 3.4" (86mm) long
- 2.9" (73mm) diameter
- 13.1 ounces (370g)
- Model number: 20081
- Price: US$850
- Announced: August 23, 2018
Thom's Review of the 35mm f/1.8 S lens