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# Silent Wave Motor for ultra-fast AF ED & Aspherical elements for sharpness 18-35mm versatile zoom range Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

**Brand:** nikon
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## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame—zoom into brilliance with Nikon’s sharpest wide-angle wonder!

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- **What is this?** Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** 5333 Lei with free shipping
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Close-Up Creativity:** Focus as near as 0.92 feet to your subject, unlocking new perspectives and detailed shots that stand out in your portfolio.
- • **Crystal-Clear Imagery:** Advanced Extra-low Dispersion and Aspherical glass elements deliver razor-sharp images with vibrant colors and minimal chromatic aberration.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor ensures lightning-fast, silent focusing—perfect for seamless video and candid shots without distraction.
- • **Lightweight & Travel-Ready:** At just 13.6 ounces, this lens balances professional-grade build quality with portability—your ideal companion for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Wide-Angle to Standard Zoom:** Capture expansive landscapes and intimate portraits with a flexible 18-35mm focal range that adapts to every scene.

## Overview

The Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is a versatile full-frame zoom lens designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking sharp, vibrant wide-angle to standard shots. Featuring Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus and advanced optical elements to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration, it excels in landscapes, architecture, and video. Lightweight and travel-friendly, it offers close focusing capabilities and a natural field of view, making it a top choice for creative professionals who demand quality without the bulk or premium price.

## Description

From the Manufacturer 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 everywhereWide-angle to standard zoom versatilityThe 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 videoUltra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocusingThe 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 performanceNikon lens technologies for consistently stunning imagesNikon'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.

Review: Sharp and Beautiful Wide Angle Zoom - I've been looking for a nice wide-angle lens for a couple of years now (especially after moving to full frame three years ago) and just couldn't decide on anything in particular. I was looking for something very sharp throughout the frame, wide enough for most landscapes or architecture in closed-up spaces and light enough to take anywhere. I didn't want to buy some cheap kit or third-party lens which might be good enough. I'm a self-proclaimed pixel peeper and I knew I wouldn't be happy with a lens that exhibited imperfections such as chromatic aberration, softness in the corners or possible focusing issues. I wanted something that also produced good color and clarity. Up until this point I had tried the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 and liked it, but the lens was very heavy and I just could't see myself carrying it around in my bag just in case, or take it on long walking trips for casual shooting. The 14-24mm f/2.8 is the kind of lens you take out only if you REALLY intend to shoot some serious landscapes, or during important low light events that require ultra wide angle. The weight is a bit prohibitive and the size is ridiculous for casual outings. I then picked up a 28mm f/1.8G which is an excellent lens, super sharp, light, great for landscapes on a full frame body, but isn't wide enough for shooting large buildings around the city, especially when you're too close to them. I really wanted something wider for when I needed it. So, I began looking around at other options. I was deliberating between the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-45G and the Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR. The price on both was fairly close, but more people seemed to buy the 16-35mm f/4G VR. At that point I asked myself a couple of questions. 1.) Do I need VR on this lens? - For me the answer is No. I would use it for landscapes in good light, and for long exposures the camera and lens would be mounted to a tripod. I guess some would argue I could do semi-long exposures hand-held with VR, but honestly,... how often would I ever do that? Almost never. In low light and at high ISO, full frame cameras are excellent these days and a wide angle can be easily hand-held at very slow shutter speeds even without VR. 2.) Do I need constant aperture of f/4? - For me the answer is No. Why would I? The 18-35mm is slightly faster at its widest with an aperture of f/3.5 so that's a bonus. At it's longest it becomes an f/4.5. No big deal there and not a big difference from the 16-35mm f/4. Most landscapes are shot anywhere from f/5.6 and smaller, so whether or not the lens is constant aperture, there doesn't seem to be any advantage. 3.) Do I need the extra two millimeter difference between 16mm and 18mm? - For me the answer is No. For some people this may be important and every millimeter counts, but for me the difference is not big enough to justify paying more. 4.) Which lens is sharper from corner to corner? - I did a lot of research before I made up my mind and in the end the 18-35mm seemed just a smidgen sharper than the 16-35mm f/4 G VR. That is what really mattered to me the most. The performance of the 18-35mm is just beautiful. After deliberating for weeks going back and forth, I settled on the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G. It is a superb lens. Not only is it sharp, it also produces great colors and contrast, exhibits easy-to-fix wide angle distortion, easily accepts filters, is light enough to carry around just about anywhere (though not too light in that cheap sort of way), is well-built, focuses fairly quickly, and compared to other Nikon wide-angle zooms it is quite affordable! This lens is a gem. The only minor negative I can think of (if I must) is the zoom ring, which when first used, can be a little bit tough to turn. This gets better with frequent use. Would I recommend this lens? Absolutely. I shoot it with a Nikon D610 and a Nikon D750 and these work great together. DX/CROP SENSOR SHOOTERS... This lens is great on any Nikon, but if you're shooting with a crop sensor and looking for ultra wide angle, you may need something wider than 18mm. This is a wide lens on a full frame body, but on a crop sensor it may not be wide enough for you. It would make it about a 28mm equivalent (1.5 crop factor multiplied my 18mm) at the wide end. You'll want to look into wide angle lenses specifically designed for DX models, BUT.... if you plan to upgrade to full frame sometime soon, this 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G would be a great choice. ONE MORE THING THOUGH.... If I were looking for a landscape lens today and I didn't need the flexibility of a zoom, I would also look into the newly released Nikon 20mm f/1.8G. It is two millimeters narrower, but it offers a much wider aperture at f/1.8 (for low light situations) and may be sharper from corner to corner (although honestly this 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G is really, really good). If the 20mm f/1.8G is as sharp as the 28mm f/1.8G, it should be phenomenal.
Review: Hard to believe this is Nikon's cheapest wide-angle zoom - There are already so many good reviews for this lens it's hard to add anything that has not been said already. On my D600 this lens is sharp, corner to corner with no noticeable vignetting, even wide open. (In a laboratory maybe, but not in the real world...) This is great because it means you can crop aggressively and not worry too much about IQ. And that means fewer lens changes. There have been some complaints about the lens is light, but since I travel with it, I see this as a plus. Despite being light, it does not give the impression of being cheap. It feels well-constructed and nicely balanced on the D600. Some reviewers have given this lens 4 stars for being 'plastic'. In this price category, it does not seem sensible to my mind to mark a lens down for having a polycarbonate barrel. If Nikon offered this lens in metal with a higher weight and a higher price, I bet it wouldn't sell. What I want is IQ and this lens delivers way above expectations. The step-up in barrel diameter is strangely comfortable to grip - almost makes me wish my other lenses were shaped this way too. What confused me a bit at first, is that unlike the similar-sized 24-85mm I have, the zoom ring is closest to the camera and the focus ring is way out in front. I got comfortable quickly, but changing back and forth between lenses may take a bit of getting used to. The front lens element does protrude a bit, so get a filter to leave on the lens for protection. A negative for me is the 77mm filter size. It seems the days when a 62mm filter fitted most of your lenses is long gone. I got the Hoya HMC UV slim frame and it does not vignette at all as far as I can see. Some have commented that the lens is not fast, but remember fast = shallow depth of field. Since I mostly use this for landscapes, f3.5 is way fast enough and I actually like the fact that I do not have to remember to keep switching the VR on and off as I move from tripod to handheld and back. Shot into the bright tropical sun, with the sun in frame, I can see no ghosting or flaring. Not at f3.5, nor at f14. The ED coatings must therefore work as advertised, though I suspect a low winter sun might cause minor flaring. However, I have seen some wide angles that seem to flare no matter where the sun is, so I think this is really well-controlled. If like me, you already have the 'kit' 24-85mm and are worried that getting this as well will be over-kill, don't. At the wide end 6mm makes more difference than would think. I photographed a country lane at 24mm and 18mm to compare and the 18mm shot draws the eye in much further - giving a far better impression of a receding tunnel of greenery. I am delighted with the lens. It cannot compete with the 14-24mm for IQ. But compare apples to apples and tell me if you can beat the IQ for the price. If you plan to travel and don't want to drag along a collection of primes, this light-weight is a great companion to the 24-85mm and 70-300mm.

## Features

- Versatile FX-format wide-angle (18mm) to standard (35mm) zoom lens
- Focal Length : 18-35 mm, Focus as close as 0.92 ft. from your subject
- Excellent choice for travel and architecture, landscape and everyday photography as well as HD-Video applications
- Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) provides ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing with seamless manual override
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and Aspherical (AS) glass elements ensure superior sharpness, color correction and other types of chromatic aberation.Maximum Angle of View (DX-format):76°

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B7O31TA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #580 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (228) |
| Date First Available | January 24, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 2207 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Product Dimensions | 3.74 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Camera Lens Description:** Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F
- **Focal Length Description:** 18-35 millimeters
- **Lens Type:** Wide Angle

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharp and Beautiful Wide Angle Zoom
*by D***S on December 12, 2014*

I've been looking for a nice wide-angle lens for a couple of years now (especially after moving to full frame three years ago) and just couldn't decide on anything in particular. I was looking for something very sharp throughout the frame, wide enough for most landscapes or architecture in closed-up spaces and light enough to take anywhere. I didn't want to buy some cheap kit or third-party lens which might be good enough. I'm a self-proclaimed pixel peeper and I knew I wouldn't be happy with a lens that exhibited imperfections such as chromatic aberration, softness in the corners or possible focusing issues. I wanted something that also produced good color and clarity. Up until this point I had tried the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 and liked it, but the lens was very heavy and I just could't see myself carrying it around in my bag just in case, or take it on long walking trips for casual shooting. The 14-24mm f/2.8 is the kind of lens you take out only if you REALLY intend to shoot some serious landscapes, or during important low light events that require ultra wide angle. The weight is a bit prohibitive and the size is ridiculous for casual outings. I then picked up a 28mm f/1.8G which is an excellent lens, super sharp, light, great for landscapes on a full frame body, but isn't wide enough for shooting large buildings around the city, especially when you're too close to them. I really wanted something wider for when I needed it. So, I began looking around at other options. I was deliberating between the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-45G and the Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR. The price on both was fairly close, but more people seemed to buy the 16-35mm f/4G VR. At that point I asked myself a couple of questions. 1.) Do I need VR on this lens? - For me the answer is No. I would use it for landscapes in good light, and for long exposures the camera and lens would be mounted to a tripod. I guess some would argue I could do semi-long exposures hand-held with VR, but honestly,... how often would I ever do that? Almost never. In low light and at high ISO, full frame cameras are excellent these days and a wide angle can be easily hand-held at very slow shutter speeds even without VR. 2.) Do I need constant aperture of f/4? - For me the answer is No. Why would I? The 18-35mm is slightly faster at its widest with an aperture of f/3.5 so that's a bonus. At it's longest it becomes an f/4.5. No big deal there and not a big difference from the 16-35mm f/4. Most landscapes are shot anywhere from f/5.6 and smaller, so whether or not the lens is constant aperture, there doesn't seem to be any advantage. 3.) Do I need the extra two millimeter difference between 16mm and 18mm? - For me the answer is No. For some people this may be important and every millimeter counts, but for me the difference is not big enough to justify paying more. 4.) Which lens is sharper from corner to corner? - I did a lot of research before I made up my mind and in the end the 18-35mm seemed just a smidgen sharper than the 16-35mm f/4 G VR. That is what really mattered to me the most. The performance of the 18-35mm is just beautiful. After deliberating for weeks going back and forth, I settled on the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G. It is a superb lens. Not only is it sharp, it also produces great colors and contrast, exhibits easy-to-fix wide angle distortion, easily accepts filters, is light enough to carry around just about anywhere (though not too light in that cheap sort of way), is well-built, focuses fairly quickly, and compared to other Nikon wide-angle zooms it is quite affordable! This lens is a gem. The only minor negative I can think of (if I must) is the zoom ring, which when first used, can be a little bit tough to turn. This gets better with frequent use. Would I recommend this lens? Absolutely. I shoot it with a Nikon D610 and a Nikon D750 and these work great together. DX/CROP SENSOR SHOOTERS... This lens is great on any Nikon, but if you're shooting with a crop sensor and looking for ultra wide angle, you may need something wider than 18mm. This is a wide lens on a full frame body, but on a crop sensor it may not be wide enough for you. It would make it about a 28mm equivalent (1.5 crop factor multiplied my 18mm) at the wide end. You'll want to look into wide angle lenses specifically designed for DX models, BUT.... if you plan to upgrade to full frame sometime soon, this 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G would be a great choice. ONE MORE THING THOUGH.... If I were looking for a landscape lens today and I didn't need the flexibility of a zoom, I would also look into the newly released Nikon 20mm f/1.8G. It is two millimeters narrower, but it offers a much wider aperture at f/1.8 (for low light situations) and may be sharper from corner to corner (although honestly this 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G is really, really good). If the 20mm f/1.8G is as sharp as the 28mm f/1.8G, it should be phenomenal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to believe this is Nikon's cheapest wide-angle zoom
*by F***S on September 19, 2013*

There are already so many good reviews for this lens it's hard to add anything that has not been said already. On my D600 this lens is sharp, corner to corner with no noticeable vignetting, even wide open. (In a laboratory maybe, but not in the real world...) This is great because it means you can crop aggressively and not worry too much about IQ. And that means fewer lens changes. There have been some complaints about the lens is light, but since I travel with it, I see this as a plus. Despite being light, it does not give the impression of being cheap. It feels well-constructed and nicely balanced on the D600. Some reviewers have given this lens 4 stars for being 'plastic'. In this price category, it does not seem sensible to my mind to mark a lens down for having a polycarbonate barrel. If Nikon offered this lens in metal with a higher weight and a higher price, I bet it wouldn't sell. What I want is IQ and this lens delivers way above expectations. The step-up in barrel diameter is strangely comfortable to grip - almost makes me wish my other lenses were shaped this way too. What confused me a bit at first, is that unlike the similar-sized 24-85mm I have, the zoom ring is closest to the camera and the focus ring is way out in front. I got comfortable quickly, but changing back and forth between lenses may take a bit of getting used to. The front lens element does protrude a bit, so get a filter to leave on the lens for protection. A negative for me is the 77mm filter size. It seems the days when a 62mm filter fitted most of your lenses is long gone. I got the Hoya HMC UV slim frame and it does not vignette at all as far as I can see. Some have commented that the lens is not fast, but remember fast = shallow depth of field. Since I mostly use this for landscapes, f3.5 is way fast enough and I actually like the fact that I do not have to remember to keep switching the VR on and off as I move from tripod to handheld and back. Shot into the bright tropical sun, with the sun in frame, I can see no ghosting or flaring. Not at f3.5, nor at f14. The ED coatings must therefore work as advertised, though I suspect a low winter sun might cause minor flaring. However, I have seen some wide angles that seem to flare no matter where the sun is, so I think this is really well-controlled. If like me, you already have the 'kit' 24-85mm and are worried that getting this as well will be over-kill, don't. At the wide end 6mm makes more difference than would think. I photographed a country lane at 24mm and 18mm to compare and the 18mm shot draws the eye in much further - giving a far better impression of a receding tunnel of greenery. I am delighted with the lens. It cannot compete with the 14-24mm for IQ. But compare apples to apples and tell me if you can beat the IQ for the price. If you plan to travel and don't want to drag along a collection of primes, this light-weight is a great companion to the 24-85mm and 70-300mm.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Budget wide angle lens
*by T***Y on March 11, 2025*

Nice lens. It feels a little cheaply built, you feel the plastic and the movements can feel sticky. But for the price it delivers more than you can ask for. I've found it most useful for urban photography, but have used it for waterfalls and some nature in Iceland and Switzerland. It is light, which is nice and of course a tradeoff of having more plastic and less glass. If you need a wide angle nikon lens on a budget this is a fabulous choice.

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