Nikkor Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Includes: Nikon hood HB-46 Includes: Original box the Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G is a popular, lightweight, and affordable prime lens designed for Nikon DX-format (APS-C) DSLR cameras. It provides a classic "natural" angle of view equivalent to a 52.5mm lens on a full-frame camera, making it versatile for general photography, portraits, and low-light shooting. Key Features and Specifications Focal Length: 35mm (52.5mm equivalent on a DX-format camera) Maximum Aperture: f/1.8, which is ideal for shooting in low light conditions and creating a shallow depth of field with a blurred background (bokeh). Autofocus Motor: Features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus, with instant manual focus override (M/A mode). Optical Construction: Consists of 8 elements in 6 groups, including one aspherical lens element to ensure excellent clarity and contrast. Compatibility: Designed for Nikon F-mount DX-format DSLRs. It can be used on FX (full-frame) cameras, but the image will be cropped or show significant vignetting. Compact & Lightweight: Weighs approximately 200g (7 oz.) and has a compact design, making it easy to carry. Filter Size: 52mm. Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.3 meters (0.98 feet). Accessories: Comes with a 52mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap, HB-46 bayonet hood, and a soft lens pouch. Performance and User Reception Reviewers generally praise the lens for its excellent value, high image quality (especially in the center), and bright f/1.8 aperture. The fast aperture is a major upgrade from typical kit zoom lenses and encourages creativity by forcing the photographer to "zoom with their feet". Common feedback points include: Pros: Inexpensive, very sharp (stopped down to f/2.8-f/8), compact, and excellent for low-light photography and achieving good background blur. Cons: Some users note the plastic build quality (though it has a metal mount), visible chromatic aberration (color fringing) at wide apertures in RAW files, and the lack of a focus distance scale. Overall, it is widely considered a highly recommended first prime lens for any Nikon DX camera owner looking to upgrade from a kit lens.