The AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens from Nikon is a fast lens with a classic wide-angle focal length. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture allows for effective low-light shooting, even handheld. It’s also able to achieve a very narrow depth of field when shooting at f/1.4, creating a dramatic separation between your subject and background.

The lens features a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus. Its Rear Focusing (RF) system ensures that the front element won’t rotate during focus, making it possible to use a circular polarizing filter with the lens. Two focus modes are available — M/A and M. M/A is the autofocus mode yet allows manual focus override for fine-tuned precision and M is the full-time manual focus mode.

The optical design of the lens features 10 elements in 7 groups, with a single aspherical element that reduces coma and other types of aberrations — even when shooting wide open. It also boasts Nikon’s exclusive Nano-Crystal Coat, which minimizes flare — even in backlit situations. A nine blade circular aperture delivers a pleasing out of focus background.

This is a “G” series lens, which means that there is no physical aperture ring — the aperture must be controlled by the camera. It can be used on Nikon FX and DX format DSLRs. When used on a DX camera, the lens provides the equivalent field of view of a 52.5mm lens in the 35mm format.

Fast Wide-Angle Lens A wide-angle prime lens with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, it is suitable for almost all photographic applications, including but not limited to landscapes, night photography, interiors, weddings, photojournalism, and astrophotography.

Optimized for Edge to Edge Sharpness on Both FX and DX-Format DSLRs When used on a DX-format DSLR, the angle of view is 44°, equivalent to a focal length of 52.5mm in the FX/35mm format.

Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.

Rear Focus (RF) Provides smooth and fast autofocus while eliminating front barrel rotation and lens extension when focusing.

Aspherical Lens Element One aspherical lens element reduces coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.

Nano Crystal Coat Nano Crystal lens coating reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.

Rounded 9-Blade Circular Diaphragm Renders a more natural, pleasing appearance to out-of-focus image elements.

M/A Focus Mode Switch Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation and seamless override of the AF system for precise manual focus when needed.