The NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 beautifully captures any setting or subject, from busy streets to location-based portraits; from landscapes by day to cityscapes by night. Valued for the way it frames images, the 35 mm focal length has always been a staple of photography. For photographers who want to capture the energy and rhythm of the streets, the moderately wide field of view creates an emotionally engaging perspective that puts the viewer right in the heart of the action. And portrait photographers who want to convey a relationship between the subject and their surroundings can shoot from a close distance and still include some contextual background. Fast, versatile, and remarkably portable, the superior optical design and lightweight build of this new NIKKOR ensure you won't want to leave home without it. With a fast f/1.8 aperture, this lens offers exceptional control over depth of field for distinctive subject/background separation. As to be expected with a fast NIKKOR prime lens, special attention has been paid to its rendering capabilities: Bokeh is circular and beautifully smooth, thanks to the rounded aperture and the fine gradation of image blur from the focus point to the background. The advantages of a large maximum aperture also mean the flexibility to shoot with faster shutter speeds, obtain clear results in low light, and enjoy a brighter viewfinder image for more precise compositions.