Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GvsNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
18-55mm / F3.5-5.6
27-83mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G52.5mm long × 70mm diameter
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II59.5mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 18mm | +17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 55mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 25cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.30× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 200g | 195g | +5g |
| Length | 52.5mm | 59.5mm | −7mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 66mm | +4mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 52mm | — |
| Released | 2009 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G relative to AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
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