Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
35mm f/1.8 prime for the Nikon F mount, designed for APS-C sensors. Fits 10 cameras in the catalog: 2 natively, 1 with a crop, 7 through an adapter.
Nikon F mountAPS-C coverage35mmf/1.8Everyday
Cameras it fits
Fit is based on the manufacturer's mount and coverage documentation. Open a pair for focus notes and, where we have them, feature-by-feature findings.
| Camera | Sensor | Equivalent view | Fit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D3500 Nikon F · APS-C · ≈ 52.5mm view | APS-C | ≈ 52.5mm | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon D7500 Nikon F · APS-C · ≈ 52.5mm view | APS-C | ≈ 52.5mm | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon D850 Nikon F · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Fits with a crop | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z30 Nikon Z · APS-C · ≈ 52.5mm view | APS-C | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z50II Nikon Z · APS-C · ≈ 52.5mm view | APS-C | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z5II Nikon Z · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed APS-C crop | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z6III Nikon Z · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed APS-C crop | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z8 Nikon Z · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed APS-C crop | Check pair → |
| Nikon Z9 Nikon Z · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed APS-C crop | Check pair → |
| Nikon Zf Nikon Z · Full frame · ≈ 52.5mm view | Full frame APS-C capture area | ≈ 52.5mm | Adapter needed APS-C crop | Check pair → |
Good to know
This lens was designed for an APS-C sensor. On a full-frame camera it uses the middle of the sensor, so check that the crop mode works in the shooting mode you plan to use.
Manufacturer references
Where the facts on this page come from. Last checked September 7, 2026.
- Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G — official product informationManufacturer product page or manual used to verify lens identity, focal length, maximum aperture and format.
- Nikon guide to NIKKOR lens typesAF-S and AF-P lenses contain autofocus motors. Older AF NIKKOR lenses depend on a camera autofocus motor; AF-P compatibility varies on older DSLR bodies.
- Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II: compatibility tableFTZ II supports autofocus with listed AF-S G/E/D, AF-P G/E and AF-I D lenses. Screw-drive AF G/D lenses retain manual focus and exposure metering, not autofocus.
- Nikon Z8 manual: image area and cropA DX lens locks the full-frame Z8 to the DX image area. The resulting field of view uses an approximately 1.5x crop factor.
- Nikon D3500 manual: compatible lensesD3500 autofocus supports AF-P and AF-S G/E lenses only. Type D lenses require manual exposure, manual aperture and manual focus; metering and i-TTL are unavailable.
- Nikon D850 manual: image area and Auto DX cropAuto DX crop can be enabled or disabled. DX capture gives approximately 1.5× field of view; wider image areas with a DX lens can show dark edges.