Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Fixed Focal Length Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I've used this mainly as a landscape lens so far...and so far I've been impressed. Extremely clear and sharp when stopped down to f/2.8 or lower (typically I'm shooting at 8 or 11). When shooting wide open, you may see some purple fringing (chromatic aberration), some gentle light falloff from center to corners, and some minor vignetting. However, each of these issues is quite minimal and barely noticeable to all but the most strict pixel peepers. Additionally, color fringing, vignetting, and light falloff are all correctible in post. These issues are gone after a stop down or two.The lens requires 67mm size filters...a ubiquitous enough size to find pretty much any type of filter you need (i.e. polarizer, ND filter, etc...). I have used multiple polarizers and ND filters, and the lens worked seamlessly with them. I've also used the Lee filter system with this lens, and it also worked to perfection.Auto focus is, as expected, fast and quiet. Even in low light, focus was very accurate...almost surprisingly so.The clarity and color distribution is fantastic. The only other 35mm lenses I've used often are the Zeiss f/2 and f/1.4 versions, and I much prefer the Nikon 35mm 1.4 because of how crisply it handles bright contrasts...especially horizons along a sunrise or sunset. Shooting this lens wide open will truly "pop" the subject out from a background of creamy bokeh. To sum it all up, It's the best lens I've ever used in the 35-50mm focal range.The lens is nicely balanced, perfect for photojournalism or as a "walk-around" lens while hiking or traveling. Although not a light lens by any means, it's not so front-heavy as to cause any balance issues on a tripod.I'd recommend this lens to anyone who wants a fantastically clear and crisp, fast lens.

I'm not going to knock off stars for some things I knew when I purchased it. Namely Plastic filter threads, slower focus, not a77 mm filter size, fringing. You should put a filter on it to protect it and only change it when needed. It focuses more slowerthan other lenses because it is 1.4 and needs to so it can get more in focus shots. I only see it being slow going from closefocus to infinity, it's not like your going to be hoping all over the place. Otherwise pretty quick to focus and lock for a 1.4 aperture.I think if Nikon thought it was better to use 77mm glass they would have done so, maybe it created more ca's in that configuration.Speaking of which I think is very minimal, any glass I have will do this if the light is bent or refracted in some way. The biggest thingworth mentioning is the price, but if you want pro like photos your going to need to spend more for the gear. I wouldn't be concerned with it's short comings but just use it as best it can be used. Finally, it takes great photos with exceptional bokeh. Not too wide not to long, tiny bit slow, about a 1/3 stop less than a 77mm would have been. On a last note for all those in limbo on whetherto get the 24mm 1.4 g versus this lens, all I can say is 24 is too wide for me and if I put my fx in dx mode I'll have a 52mm end of story.

Everything about this lens is solid. It has the smooth, crisp focus that I love, and does a wonderful job in low light situations as well. I use this lens for wedding photography, family sessions, and seniors/individuals. I use it with a Nikon D750 and I have been consistently impressed with the quality and color of my images. It is great for tight spots when you have little space to move. I used to use my 50mm 1.4 as my primary wedding lens, now I am solidly using this one, and a 70-200mm as a supplement.

I don't know why everybody is repeating the same thing that 50 mm is what a human eye sees on a full frame and thus recommends that focal length. 35 mm on a full frame is what our eye sees. I do like 50 mm prime, it is very portable and does very nice panoramas, however for environmental portrait I prefer 35 mm on a full frame, it gives much more room and you can get a little close to the subject. When I feel like using 50 mm I almost always want 85 mm, so 50 mm for me is a not very interesting. But then again, it is a matter of taste. Some people probably like 50 mm more. I would not be concerned about sharpness of this lens, they are super sharp these days, more than enough, the color and bookeh are more important to me and I have to say that both color and bokeh of this lens are very beautiful, better than Sigma Art. Also, I find that focusing on Nikon is much better than Sigma's.

This is more about my journey in photography than a technical review.But...after a few years of learning, I took stock of my camera gear. D3, D800, 70-200mm 2.8 VR. And other stuff. See below.I recently decided to go quality, and forsake quantity. And to get lean, mean and efficient. No focal lengths duplicated, no consumer lenses...just a few pieces of glass...but the greats. So I...Sold the 50mm 1.4G, 24mm 2.8G and the new Nikon 28-300mm. All to pay for the Nikon 35mm 1.4G.Yes. Three for one. But I am totally stoked.This lens is gorgeous. Produces amazing photographs. The D800 was begging for this lens.You will never regret going for the good glass. It is - after all - what the light goes through.

It's a great Nikon AF lens. It is NOT small or light…but a beautiful lens that produces fantastic images. Because I was on a search for a F1.4 "Museum Lens"…I decided to try this. I have a 50 and an 85 but I am still searching for the "right" lens to use in museums and churches while traveling. Now I am looking at the 24…but it seems kinda crazy to be spending so much $$$ just trying to find the "perfect travel lens for indoor shots". I need to just accept that fact that it ain't gonna happen and I sure am not going to carry 4-5 big and HEAVY lenses on trips. I love the lens…but not for what I had hoped it would do. I need to spend more time with these lenses at home and use them locally to see how I can find a solution base on what I have…which is an arsenal of fantastic fast primes…..