Nikon Nikkor AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens
The Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 is a 35–135mm f/3.5 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $65.28 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
Key Features — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
35–135mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, suitable for everyday, travel, and portrait photography.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F-mount film and DSLR cameras, including full-frame and APS-C bodies.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm frame with no vignetting on Nikon's full-frame F-mount bodies.
f/3.5–4.5 Variable Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end and f/4.5 at 135mm, providing reasonable light-gathering capability across the zoom range.
Auto and Manual Focus: Supports both AF and MF operation, giving photographers the flexibility to switch modes as the situation demands.
62mm Filter Thread: A common filter diameter that makes it straightforward to use widely available UV, polarizing, and ND filters.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Travel, Street |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 35–135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
Description — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
The Nikon Nikkor AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 is a Zoom lens built for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras with full-frame coverage. It spans a focal length range of 35mm to 135mm, providing a broad standard zoom range suitable for a variety of shooting scenarios. The maximum aperture opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, with a variable aperture design across the zoom range.
Focusing options include both autofocus and manual focus, giving shooters control over how they acquire focus depending on their needs. The lens weighs 600g and features a 62mm filter thread for use with standard photographic filters. Image stabilization is listed as None, so users should plan accordingly when shooting in challenging light or at longer focal lengths.
Designed specifically for the Nikon F mount, this lens integrates directly with compatible Nikon F-mount DSLR bodies.
Pros — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
- ✓Wide focal length range of 35–135mm covers multiple shooting scenarios in a single lens
- ✓Full-frame format compatibility ensures complete sensor coverage on Nikon F-mount full-frame bodies
- ✓Both autofocus and manual focus modes are supported for flexible operation
Cons — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be a limitation at the longer 135mm end in low-light conditions
- ✗Variable aperture means the maximum aperture shifts as you zoom, affecting exposure consistency
- ✗Limited to Nikon F-mount compatibility only, with no support for other camera systems
Videos — Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
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