Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G vs Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G and Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Release Year 2009 1999
Release Date
MSRP 199 USD 1954 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
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-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Focal Length 35 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
18 mm
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-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 52 mm 106 mm
Weight 200 gr 750 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-46 HB-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A