Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens Review

Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Handling and features

Weighing 385g this lens is noticeably lighter than Nikon's other lenses covering this range that sport a constant maximum aperture. As a result it makes a reasonably lightweight combination with the Nikon D600 body used for testing used for testing. High quality plastics have been used for much of the lens' construction and a rubber gasket surrounds the metal lens mount, to help prevent the ingress of dust and moisture into the camera body.

Auto focus is quick and silent, thanks to the use of a Silent Wave Motor. A wide rubber focusing ring is located close to end of the lens and its action is well damped and smooth. This makes fine manual focus adjustments quite easy to apply. The zoom action is also smooth and can be operated with the lightest of touches. Zooming moves the front element within the lens body, so the overall length of the lens does not change.

Closest focus distance is 28cm, and focusing is performed internally, so the 77mm filter thread does not rotate, which should make this lens ideal for use with graduated filters and polarisers.

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