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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

The most popular prime for Nikon APS-C DSLRs — the AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G delivers a natural 52mm full-frame equivalent field of view on the D7500 at a price that makes it an obvious first prime purchase. Fast, silent SWM autofocus and excellent sharpness from wide open make it an outstanding everyday lens for street, travel, and documentary photography. Designed for DX (APS-C) bodies — also mounts on full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras such as the D850, where it is automatically used in DX crop mode.

Starting from
£149 new
Average price across retailers: ~£164
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Core
Released
2009
Aperture
f/1.8 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
70mm diameter × 52.5mm length
Weight
200g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent
Optical IS
None (relies on body VR if available)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
30cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
✅ Great For
🏙️
Street Natural 52mm equivalent on D7500 — compact, fast-focusing, and a very accessible price for F-mount street photography.
✈️
Travel At 200g and £149, it is the most practical travel prime for Nikon DX DSLR owners.
👤
Portrait f/1.8 produces pleasant separation at close distances — an affordable portrait option for D7500 shooters.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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