Nikon AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D IF ED : Specifications and Opinions

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Timk2

sent on 24 Maggio 2015

Pros: Very Snappy sharp and contrasty images, price secondhand now, Sensible filter size

Cons: Bad barrel distortion, slow aperture at 35mm

Opinion: Had this on my Nikon F100, eventually trading it in for possibly the ideal ultrawideangle Nikon zoom, Nikkor D 17-35mm f2.8, which I still use. Very decent images on the 18-35mm, especially with a polariser (sensibly sized filter). Having always been used to a fast 35mm focal length, I soon found the f4.5 maximum at this setting wearisome. I was also always annoyed at just how much barrel distortion there was at wider settings, with sea horizons placed near the top (I did a lot seascapes!) bending rather too much. If I didn't have my 17-35mm f2.8 now, I might consider the new 'G' update of this 18-35mm spec, presuming that Nikon have redesigned and ironed out the faults (and added AF for all models) in this original and as the 16-35mm f4 is an expensive beast indeed. But if on a budget and a good, but not brilliant, FX ultrawide zoom is what you need, then a good used example could be a good move. 8/10

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Immaginidiluca

sent on 26 Febbraio 2020

Pros: FullFrame wide angle valid for low price and low weight

Cons: It sins in some things but if you find it at a good used price it becomes a good choice.

Opinion: To date in 2020 with little money you quietly buy a fixed "competition" much more defined and with less chromatic aberrations, even brighter. However, if you want a full frame zoom and find it at a good price it's always a great choice. It is very light, not large, it has 77mm filters. With 24 and 35mm it is also very useful in architecture and it does well even as 35 "standard". Unfortunately it is not perfect (sharpness at the edges and a bit of aberration) but defends itself well given its years. Recommended only under 24mpix (best 12) in the landscape. If you want the performance take a fixed wide angle.

Gsabbio

sent on 07 Novembre 2019

Pros: Size

Cons: sharpness at the edges

Opinion: It was born as a super-angle zoom, amateur, in the days of film, and has suffered the blow of the emergence of digital. It was my first wide-angle lens on digital, although used on machines with only 6 mpix, I was never thrilled by the quality of the images and the contrast. In my experience it is a lens that can be used on APS and also on FF but on machines with 'few' mpix, such as D300 or D700. Using it on more demanding sensors shows all its limitations, especially in sharpness at the edges. Recommended in the days of the film, as for many other wide-angle 'vintage' I consider it close to obsolescence for digital. I don't rate it because it can't be evaluated on digital machines

Mattipia

sent on 19 Settembre 2019

Pros: Size, autofocus speed, performance, weight

Cons: sharpness at the edges at full open

Opinion: I needed a wide angle that would add screw filters and be used in hot and dusty conditions without too much fear. I opted for this 18-35 d series. Paid used 175, offers a good range of focals with size and derisory weights. The speed of the autofocus is remarkable (great for street), the ability to mount 77mm filters for me is crucial (yes my dream remains the 16-35 but currently out of budget). It loses sharpness at the edges at full opening, but diaphragm is great all over the frame. I preferred the D because the G-series is at twice the price of this and I don't think it offers twice the performance..... I use it on FF.

Ferorake

sent on 15 Gennaio 2019

Pros: Comfortable focal Range, 77mm filters, light, economical

Cons: Plasticious, optically not excelled

Opinion: Lens that still defends itself, obviously coming down to compromises. It is light, economical, allows the use of filters from 77mm, you can not expect the moon. It was not born for sensors from over 24MPX, but I doubt anyone uses it with these. It is more designed to be a "wide angle street" lens, maybe on a sunny day. If necessary it is in the jacket, and it will not bother you. You can also who knows, mount the tripod on the fly and make some shots "veiled" by mounting an ND filter. Obviously it is not a lens to take in places lost to photograph breathtaking landscapes, it is more a "handyman" of quality to throw in your pocket together with another fixed of good opening. For the figure to which it is sold (now 200 \ \ 250) There is definitely no alternative, considering that it is a lens for FF. Absolutely not recommended on APS-C, where it will be too little sharp for 20 \ \ 24mpx DX sensors. If you are a d800\\d810 owner and looking for a wide angle to use on a tripod for quality shots, it is obviously not a sensible choice, you will certainly be disappointed, but not because the lens is of poor quality, but because you have the wrong goal.

Catello Manfredonia

sent on 03 Giugno 2018

Pros: Lightness, precise AF and quite fast and noiseless, sharpness, chromatic rendition. Good construction.

Cons: Slight distortion at 18mm, easily corrected.

Opinion: I use it on Nikon D750, with more than satisfactory results at all focal lengths. The main advantage is without doubt the lightness, but also the overall yield is good. I often prefer it to the excellent Sigma 12-24, which I also own, for the possibility of mounting filters, especially the CPL, on certain occasions indispensable.

Barachettigiorgio

sent on 29 Giugno 2017

Pros: Lightweight, sliding ring, small hood, price / quality: good

Cons: Distortions very difficult to dominate, slightly crisp at the edges, obviously not bright, but a large zoom zoom can not be too bright. Poor construction materials.

Opinion: For leisure it is a great lens as it is light and probably the best of its brand in relation to the price. Seychelles did miracles but also a toy-toothed toy would be good for them ... The D800 works well even though the reflex highlights all the benefits but above all the defects. The use for home and interior jobs but honestly I stay a little long would be better 14-15 mm and then blurs and distorts scary and I always have to cut out losing another mm and then abundantly adjust the perspective. Overall, the discreet quality-price ratio but used at work level loses a lot of time then in the pp phase. rn

user120016

sent on 16 Aprile 2017

Pros: Cheap, light, excellent color rendering, aperture ring

Cons: Build quality not excellent. limited top opening.

Opinion: Overall worth the money it costs. The construction is to be entry level. At the shortest focal distorts a bit 'more than they should and suffers from backlight. Defects end here because the color rendering is excellent, the ring is smooth and precise and the weight is negligible. Also good sharpness comparable to much more expensive 16-35. For its price one can not ask for more.

Ryuji Danma

sent on 05 Febbraio 2017

Pros: Size, weight, price, colors

Cons: AF, Construction, Absence VR

Opinion: plasticky construction, AF just enough, lack VR.Ottimo wide on FX, color who know Analog [follow updates] -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------

Fotogramma

sent on 11 Settembre 2016

Pros: Quality and price.

Cons: Unclear at the edges.

Opinion: To be worn in the kit because of its low weight or to start for beginners with a good lens .. A lens that you have to understand and appreciate without too many claims especially with camera with sensor apsc but certainly a good start even with the Full frame. .................................................. .................................................. .................................. .rn

Serdor

sent on 17 Aprile 2016

Pros: Light, crisp, fine-quiet shooting

Cons: Distortion 18 awkward, slightly bright, building a bit 'plasticky

Opinion: I use it mostly in my urbex outputs, then architecture and interiors on a D700, you can also use a free hand in the interior a bit 'dark holding pero' of high iso (3200/5000). It distorts a lot to improve in the longer focal 18mm up to 35. The sharpness is satisfactory, a little 'dark, but it is an acceptable compromise for a compact, lightweight lens. So it is worth spending those EUR 300 about who is in the used market.

Fggalassi

sent on 05 Dicembre 2015

Pros: Light crisp great price of the used 77 mm diameter filters

Cons: Motor Af nothing, nothing VR, suffers backlighting

Opinion: Practical and lightweight makes his dirty work without problems, minimum maximum yield spending, mounts 77mm filters are then calmly, and also low cost has a good color rendering and little distortion at the maximum focal, skews a bit to 18mm, not ago miracles but neither disappoints, I have not found much difference with the most recent version (that and more expensive also) so I opted for this version although it does not have the internal motor Af.

Fotonik04

sent on 10 Marzo 2015

Pros: Used price, quality yield very good in the landscapes and Street, very compact and lightweight so excellent portability and present the aperture ring.

Cons: Absence of motor af internal construction is not very up to Nikon, the lens hood is not always supplied in used.

Opinion: I am using it with the Nikon D800 and gives me a lot of satisfaction even if it is like the big brother of f2.8 but you gain in lightness and compactness. The collars I find fluid and zommata is gentle and precise, the color quality is also good distortion is acceptable and affordable price of used, highly recommended.

Giove63

sent on 10 Marzo 2015

Pros: Price used (is in excellent condition around 350 euro), yield 3.5 focus, clarity, weight

Cons: Building a bit 'plasticky, a bit' gloomy at 4.5 but still acceptable.

Opinion: I used it with some satisfaction on both APS C than on FX and I have always ensured that the most honorable results in various lighting conditions. The collars are fluid and the focus in MF precise. The focal allows use landscape more than satisfactory and the distortion is more than acceptable. Mechanically, I made choices a bit 'more qualitative but it is the only real flaw I can find him. For me positive experience.