Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G EDvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm / F3.5-4.5
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AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
24mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
When the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 23cm
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 NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED95mm long × 83mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED83mm long × 77.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 24mm | +11mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4.5 | F1.8 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 23cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.20× | −0.01x |
| Weight | 385g | 355g | +30g |
| Length | 95mm | 83mm | +12mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 77.5mm | +5.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED relative to AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
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AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
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