Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2009 1995
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 389 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 35 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 64 mm
Length 52 mm 43 mm
Weight 200 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-46 HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A