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

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Sample Photos

Wideangle | 1/320 sec | f/8.0 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Telephoto | 1/250 sec | f/8.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
Contrast holds up well, even when shooting into the light | 1/160 sec | f/8.0 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Closest focus is 28cm | 1/40 sec | f/8.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 160 High-Res
1/320 sec | f/5.6 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/160 sec | f/8.0 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
1/100 sec | f/8.0 | 35.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec | f/3.5 | 18.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res

Value for Money

This lens costs around £600 and includes silent focusing with full time manual override and a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5. It seems reasonably priced for a brand new lens, especially considering the performance it delivers, as the price is bound to drop as the lens becomes more available.

The older D version of this lens is still available at many retailers for around £470 and has basically the same spec, except for the silent focusing motor and the addition of a manual aperture ring for use with older Nikon cameras.

Those shopping for an ultra-wide angle lens covering this range may also consider Nikon's 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens, which costs around £830. This lens sports Vibration reduction technology, a wider field of view and a constant maximum aperture of f/4.

Those requiring a wider field of view may also consider Nikon's 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens, which offers an even wider field of view and a faster f/2.8 maximum aperture, but costs around £1299.

Tokina are the only major third party manufacturer offering a comparable FX format ultra-wide angle lens currently. Their 16-28mm f/2.8 lacks a silent focusing motor, but does offer a wider field of view, a faster constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 and costs around £700.

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