MELVILLE, N.Y. (January 28, 2013) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens and AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, designed to assist FX-format photographers in capturing their subjects with clarity and precision. Specifically engineered for sports, wildlife and photojournalists, the 800mm f/5.6 offers the longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus (AF) lens, affording photographers the opportunity to get closer to their subject with extreme telephoto capability. Additionally, the compact and lightweight 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 is an ultra-wide-angle lens option with a 1.9x zoom range is an ideal focal length for landscape photography and other wide-angle applications.
AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type |
Zoom lens |
| Max Format size |
35mm FF |
| Focal length |
18 – 35 mm |
| Image stabilisation |
No |
| Lens mount |
Nikon F (FX) |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture |
F3.5 - F4.5 |
| Minimum aperture |
F22.0 - F29.0 |
| Aperture ring |
No |
| Number of diaphragm blades |
7 |
| Aperture notes |
rounded blades |
| Optics | |
| Elements |
12 |
| Groups |
4 |
| Special elements / coatings |
2 ED glass elements, three aspherical elements |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus |
0.28 m (11.02") |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Motor type |
Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual |
Yes |
| Focus method |
Internal |
| Distance scale |
Yes |
| DoF scale |
No |
| Physical | |
| Weight |
385 g (0.85 lb) |
| Diameter |
83 mm (3.27") |
| Length |
95 mm (3.74") |
| Sealing |
Yes |
| Zoom method |
Rotary (internal) |
| Filter thread |
77 mm |
| Hood supplied |
Yes |
