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| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G |
Tipping the scales at exactly 600 grams, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is a lot heavier - and also bulkier - than either the afore-mentioned MF Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 or the slower AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D. Coupled to the Nikon D700, as seen in the photo above, the lens doesn't look disproportionately huge, though.
As you would expect from a lens that costs this much, build quality is very good. The lens feels solid in your hand, even if the outer barrel and the 67mm filter thread appear to be plastic. The focusing ring is wide, ridged and rubberised. As this is a G series lens, it has no aperture ring - no big deal unless you wanted to use it on a very old film body.
Alongside the Nikon D700
The lens features a distance scale complete with a DOF scale, although the latter is of extremely limited use, having markings for f/16 only.
Distance scale
Since the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 does not have Vibration Reduction or a focus limiter, the only control on the lens barrel is a focus mode switch with the usual M/A and M settings.
The Nikon AF-S 35mm f1.4G is sealed against dust and moisture, so it's a great companion for similarly sealed bodies even when they are used in dusty locales or less-than-ideal weather conditions.
Specifications
- Focal length : 35 mm
- Maximum aperture : f/1.4
- Minimum aperture : f/16
- Lens construction : 10 elements in 7 groups (with one aspherical lens element)
- Picture angle : 63° with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film SLR cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras 44° with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
- Focusing : Autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
- Closest focusing distance : 0.3 m (0.98 ft.)
- Maximum reproduction ratio : 0.2x
- No. of diaphragm blades : 9 (rounded)
- Filter-attachment size : 67 mm
- Dimensions : Approx. 83 x 89.5 mm
- Weight : Approx. 600 g/21.2 oz. (Based on CIPA Guidelines)
Source : http://www.photographyblog.com
