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- Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens f/3.5 to 4.5 ED Glass Lens
- Accepts 77mm Filter Sizes
- Internal Focus
- Includes Hood
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An ultra-wideangle zoom lens, the AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED offers high-performance features in a compact body. In addition, it boasts the shortest closest-focusing distance in its class - 0.33m throughout the entire zoom range. It is ideal for photojournalism and other general photographic needs.This new lens also features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lens elements in a new optical design for superior optical performance. The AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED is a significant addition to the AF Nikkor lens lineup, offering photographers enhanced shooting flexibility for a wide range of applications.
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Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF-ED AF Zoom Nikkor Lens
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I've seen reviews of this lens veering from excellent to mediocre. I'd liked to have given it a three and a half star rating.
Starting out in ultrawideangle zooms with a Sirius 18-28mm, many, many years ago, I really enjoyed the freedom the extra width gave me, especially around cityscapes.
This Nikon was its replacement. I used it on a Nikon F80 and F100. I now use a full-frame Nikon D700. I found out quickly that to get a good, contrasty (punchy is an oft used word), especially at the wide end, barrel distortion is the downside. Straight walls at the edges and the sea at the top of the pictures get bowed out. Though better than the Sirius in this respect, it gets more annoying as you progress with your hobby.
Landscapes, though, really did render well, with a lovely sweep of perspective, natural colour and with biting detail. Unlike more pretentious (and costly) lenses, the relatively moderate filter size allows the wonderful world of polariser and graduated grey filters. An interesting sky can be transformed by their use.
The lens is also a handy size. And decently robust, inspiring confidence.
I (very much) part exchanged the 18-35 for my dream lens in this field - a Nikon's 17-35mm f2.8, (secondhand) which I also review. A pro lens that costs up to three times the cost of this one. However, I'd have to question whether the 18-35 reviewed here offers the best value option these days. Independent lenses have made leaps and bounds and therefore might be a better buy. Especially for DX DSLR users, as the ultra-wideangle 18mm on a FX one is merely around 28mm on a DX and then it's only 2x zoom ratio.
There's no doubt that I had a better trade in deal because it had 'Nikon' stamped on the barrel, though.
Starting out in ultrawideangle zooms with a Sirius 18-28mm, many, many years ago, I really enjoyed the freedom the extra width gave me, especially around cityscapes.
This Nikon was its replacement. I used it on a Nikon F80 and F100. I now use a full-frame Nikon D700. I found out quickly that to get a good, contrasty (punchy is an oft used word), especially at the wide end, barrel distortion is the downside. Straight walls at the edges and the sea at the top of the pictures get bowed out. Though better than the Sirius in this respect, it gets more annoying as you progress with your hobby.
Landscapes, though, really did render well, with a lovely sweep of perspective, natural colour and with biting detail. Unlike more pretentious (and costly) lenses, the relatively moderate filter size allows the wonderful world of polariser and graduated grey filters. An interesting sky can be transformed by their use.
The lens is also a handy size. And decently robust, inspiring confidence.
I (very much) part exchanged the 18-35 for my dream lens in this field - a Nikon's 17-35mm f2.8, (secondhand) which I also review. A pro lens that costs up to three times the cost of this one. However, I'd have to question whether the 18-35 reviewed here offers the best value option these days. Independent lenses have made leaps and bounds and therefore might be a better buy. Especially for DX DSLR users, as the ultra-wideangle 18mm on a FX one is merely around 28mm on a DX and then it's only 2x zoom ratio.
There's no doubt that I had a better trade in deal because it had 'Nikon' stamped on the barrel, though.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The second one of these I have owned - the fact that I bought another should say what I think - excellent lens - works a dream on a D200. Sharp at edges and centre. Great lens...
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have to say this is a little corker.
Put this lens on a FX Nikon body, and this lens gives almost as good results as any Pro model Ultra-wide Lens.
I did the test with the 14-24mm and this 18-35mm on a D700 and I found very little difference in quality.
Ok the 14-24mm is wider, faster and sharper but hey read the price.
CD.
Put this lens on a FX Nikon body, and this lens gives almost as good results as any Pro model Ultra-wide Lens.
I did the test with the 14-24mm and this 18-35mm on a D700 and I found very little difference in quality.
Ok the 14-24mm is wider, faster and sharper but hey read the price.
CD.
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