Nikon Press Center – NIKON INTRODUCES THE FASTEST DX-FORMAT LENS TO DATE: THE AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G It is much cheaper than the 50mm. Very tempting. I really want to get into the “old school” no zoom lens experience. Nikon Press Center – NIKON INTRODUCES THE FASTEST DX-FORMAT LENS TO DATE: THE AF-S DX NIKKOR 35MM f/1.8G. Ken Rockwell: Nikon 35mm f/1.8.