Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G EDvsTamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm / F3.5-4.5
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
35mm / 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
- Weight65g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
When the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD78.3mm long × 80.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 35mm | −17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| 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 | 20cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | — | No data |
| Weight | 385g | 450g | −65g |
| Length | 95mm | 78.3mm | +16.7mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 80.4mm | +2.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | 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 SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
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