Nikon Zoom-Nikkor AI-S 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5
A versatile 35-200mm focal range in a single 680g package makes this an ideal all-in-one travel lens for Nikon F-mount shooters. Its manual-focus, all-metal AI-S construction provides a tactile, durable shooting experience and full-aperture metering on compatible bodies. This lens is best for film photographers and vintage lens enthusiasts who prioritize a compact zoom range and hands-on control over modern autofocus.
Focal length 35-200mm
Aperture f/3.5-4.5
Mount Nikon F
Weight 680 g
af type manual-focus
lens type zoom
29 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong reach (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average af (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (26th percentile)
- Below average video (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual-focus |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor AI-S 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-200mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 50-150mm | 17-40mm | 70-180mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format Coverage | - | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 680 | 1315 | 910 | 1340 | 535 | 855 |
| AF Type | manual-focus | Nano USM | VCM | XD linear motors | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Reach | Video | Aperture | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Zoom-Nikkor AI-S 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5 | 20.9 | 69.7 | 30.7 | 82.9 | 28.5 | 26.4 | 53.2 | 33.4 | 95.1 | 34.8 | 0 | 36.2 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.7 | 95.1 | 73.9 | 88 | 43.9 | 74.5 | 11.1 | 91.9 | 88.2 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.7 | 29.4 | 72.2 | 96.1 | 53.2 | 20.6 | 33 | 88.2 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Compare | 95.4 | 95.9 | 98.8 | 80.2 | 88 | 64.2 | 40 | 10.8 | 82.3 | 92.7 | 7.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.1 | 95.1 | 53.1 | 88 | 74.8 | 68.7 | 47.1 | 75.3 | 92.7 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 Compare | 95.4 | 86.5 | 77.3 | 81.1 | 84.2 | 43.9 | 29.2 | 21.8 | 77.4 | 92.7 | 27.8 | 97.3 |
Usage Scores
- Macro24.1
- Overall29.2
- Budget17.8
- Street22.6
- Travel35.7
- Portrait39.7
- Landscape34.2
- Professional24.5
- Video Cinema22.5
- Wildlife Sports35.9
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