Nikon: AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED
A versatile, affordable wide-angle to standard view FX-format zoom lens.
Now you can cover the highly useful zoom range of 18mm to 35mm (27–52.5mm on DX-format cameras) with a great performing full-frame NIKKOR lens that doesn't carry a professional's price tag. Shoot beautiful wide-angle architectural shots, landscapes, group portraits and more; then zoom in for a natural field of view that is slightly wider than what we see with our eyes. You can even get as close as 0.92-feet from your subject! And since the AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED is powered by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing, it's an ideal choice for video applications.
Use it everywhere – wide-angle to standard zoom
versatility
The AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED is an excellent travel and
all-purpose lens. Its 18mm wide-angle perspective brings more of what you see
into the frame, ideal for shooting indoors or in close quarters, capturing
architecture and landscapes as well as group portraits. But zoom all the way in,
and you get a natural 35mm perspective that mimics the field of view of our
eyes, ideal for just about any photo or video application.
Excellent for video – ultra-fast, ultra-quiet
autofocusing
The AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED is powered by Nikon's innovative
Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This extraordinary focusing motor uses ultrasonic
vibrations—rather than a gear system—to spin the lens barrel, resulting in
nearly silent and ultra-fast autofocusing. If you want to override the AF
system, simply take control of the focusing ring—M/A mode enables a seamless
transition between auto and manual focusing.
A lifetime of great performance – Nikon lens technologies for
consistently stunning images
Nikon's innovations in optical design and lens technology have paved the way
for more affordable high-performance lenses like the AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm
f/3.5–4.5G ED. Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements produce superior
sharpness and color correction, and three Aspherical Lens (AS) elements
virtually eliminate certain types of aberration. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm
produces softer, more natural backgrounds, and Internal Focusing (IF) keeps the
lens compact and lightweight.
Tech:
- Silent Wave Motor:
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
- M/A:
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
- AS:
AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.
- Super Integrated Coating:
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.
- ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass:
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
- IF Lens:
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Specifications:
- Focal Length Range: 18 – 35mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/ 3.5–4.5
- Format: FX/35mm
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length): (83 mm) (95 mm)
- Approx. Weight: 13.6 oz. (385 g)