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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED

18–35 mm · f/3.5 · Nikon F AF

The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is a 18–35 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
18–35 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame100.5° – 63.4°18–35 mm
APS-C (1.5×)76.3° – 44.0°28–54 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)73.8° – 42.2°29–56 mm
Micro Four Thirds62.0° – 34.3°36–70 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
18 mm1.9 m1.4 m1.0 m0.7 m
35 mm7.3 m5.1 m3.7 m2.6 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)16.6 s @ f/3.527.8 s
Full frame (45 MP)14.1 s @ f/3.527.8 s
APS-C (24 MP)13.3 s @ f/3.518.2 s

Cameras that fit (89)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED equivalent to on APS-C?
About 27–52 mm (1.5×) or 29–56 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).