Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens
Flagship Wide-Angle Prime Core – Fast f/1.4 Aperture, Silent Wave Motor & Nano Crystal Coat (Well Used / Internal Haze Defect)
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G is a legendary, pro-tier wide-angle prime lens engineered for full-frame FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs (and DX-format models, where it provides a versatile 52.5mm equivalent field of view). Renowned as a premier storytelling instrument, this high-performance optic is highly favored by photojournalists, wedding chroniclers, and street photographers for its natural perspective and exceptional subject-isolation capabilities.

At the center of its professional design is an ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. This fast opening grants photographers absolute control over depth of field, allowing background elements to dissolve into smooth, creamy bokeh while maintaining fast handheld shutter speeds in challenging, dim lighting. Structurally built for rigorous daily field deployment, the lens features a precision optical formula utilizing an aspherical element, an anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat to maximize contrast, and a rapid Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus system.

Please Note: This lens is being offered in well-used condition and exhibits a notable optical defect. While the mechanical and autofocus systems function correctly, there is an internal layer of haze present within the glass elements. Please review the detailed condition diagnostics section below before purchasing.

Key Features & Optical Architecture
Versatile 35mm Wide-Angle Perspective: Designed natively for full-frame FX-format Nikon F-mount sensors, providing a classic, cinematic documentary viewpoint. It can also be adapted to DX-format crop sensors to act as a standard 52.5mm prime.

Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Offers incredible light-gathering potential for low-light assignments and provides a razor-thin depth-of-field window for advanced selective focus techniques.

Nano Crystal Anti-Reflective Coating: Applied to individual glass surfaces to systematically suppress internal reflections, ghosting, and lens flare, ensuring rich image contrast and accurate color rendition even when framing into direct light.

Precision Aspherical Element: Integrates one custom-shaped aspherical lens element to minimize spherical aberrations and coma, maintaining edge-to-edge frame resolution and geometric accuracy.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) & Rear Focus: Features an ultra-precise SWM drive for quick, near-silent autofocus tracking. The specialized Rear Focusing System shifts only the rear glass cluster during operation, keeping the physical length of the lens barrel entirely constant.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Iris: Outfitted with a nine-blade circular aperture array that produces an organic, soft out-of-focus background quality and circular bokeh accents when shooting wide open.

Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Enables instantaneous mechanical manual adjustments at any point simply by gripping the focus ring, allowing you to fine-tune focus without needing to toggle switches.

Hardware Inventory & Condition Diagnostics
Functional State: OPERATIONAL (WITH OPTICAL DEFECT). The internal Silent Wave Motor engages quickly and locks focus accurately. The physical aperture blades are clean, snappy, and free of oil.

Cosmetic Presentation: WELL USED. The rugged outer polycarbonate lens barrel shows standard, clear signs of extensive field wear, including light scuffs, surface rubbing, and smoothing along the rubber focus grip ring.

Specific Optical Defect Notice:

Internal Layer of Haze: There is a visible layer of haze settled on an internal glass element. In everyday shooting scenarios, this will result in lower overall image contrast, a softer rendering style, and potential blooming/glowing artifacts when shooting directly toward bright light sources. This lens is ideal for soft-focus portraiture, creative vintage aesthetics, or buyers willing to have the lens professionally disassembled and serviced.

Included Accessories:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens

Original Dedicated Front Lens Cap

Original Dedicated Rear Lens Cap

Original Matching Lens Hood

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional Wide-Angle Prime

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount Native (G-Type AF-S Interface)

Format Compatibility: Full-Frame FX / Crop-Sensor DX

Focal Length: 35mm (35mm DX Equivalent: 52.5mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Autofocus Drive System: SWM (Silent Wave Motor) with Rear Focusing System

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Iris Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8 inches / 30 cm

Filter Thread Interface: 67 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.27 x 3.52 inches / 83.0 x 89.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 21.2 oz / 600 g