Fast f/1.8 prime NIKKOR lens a broad range of uses Perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photograph Engineered for Nikon DX-format digital SLRs Optical formula optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, rendering a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 35mm film camer Aspherical lens element Minimizes coma and other types of lens aberrations, further improving image integrit Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flar Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocu What sets the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens apart is its exceptional ability to capture stunningly sharp and vivid images, reminiscent of the classic 50mm focal length on full-frame cameras, but optimized for the DX-format. This high-quality lens is a quintessential tool for photographers seeking to produce images with a natural field of view, closely mirroring human vision when mounted on a DX-format Nikon camera.Crafted for both budding D-SLR enthusiasts and seasoned professionals, the lens boasts a professional-grade wide f/1.8 aperture, offering superior low-light performance and the capability to achieve a beautifully blurred background, accentuating the subject with striking clarity. Its durable, lightweight, and compact design makes it an ideal travel companion, ensuring that photographers never miss a moment, whether they're capturing expansive landscapes, intimate portraits, or exploring the boundaries of their creativity.The lens' reliable performance is a testament to over 75 years of NIKKOR heritage in optics engineering, delivering sharp, high-resolution imagery with every shot. The lens' construction features eight elements in six groups, including one aspherical element that not only reduces size and weight but also enhances the overall balance when paired with a compact DX-format D-SLR.The versatile 35mm DX lens allows for close focusing up to 0.98 feet, adding to its utility in a wide array of shooting scenarios. Nikon's exclusive Su