Nikon Portrait Kit with AF-S 35mm f/1.8G & SB-700 Flash

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 enabling effortless handheld shooting in dark settings, such as a dimly lit room. It is the first single-focal-length lens of 35mm focal length with a normal picture angle developed exclusively for Nikon’s DX format. Its Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth autofocus operation. The high-performance optical system with aspherical lens brings superior reproduction capability. In terms of focusing, you can either use the M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus). It is compatible only with APS-C DSLR Cameras.

Get the right amount of light for your images with the Nikon Speedlight SB-700 Flash. With a 0.6 to 20 m effective flash output distance range, you can place the light at the precise spot with its tiltable and rotatable flash head. You can also see its current setting through the function display screen. Created for hot shoe operation, the SB-700 is optimized for Nikon's Creative Lighting System through the Wireless Commander mode.

Product Features in Detail

Compact, fast f/1.8 prime lens for DX-format cameras
Optimized for DX-format cameras, the compact, lightweight AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G delivers the consistently stunning images you’d expect from a prime lens. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture is perfect for low-light shooting and creating softly blurred backgrounds; and its classic “normal” angle of view (approximating what we see with our eyes) makes it a great all-around lens.

Beautiful background blur
Isolate your subject for a dramatic effect. The secret to creating beautifully blurred backgrounds in your photos and videos is using a lens with a wide maximum aperture. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G’s maximum aperture is f/1.8, which provides complete depth-of-field control for isolating your subject and creating stunning portraits.

Outstanding low-light performance
Shoot in a greater range of conditions. An f/1.8 maximum aperture isn’t just for creating blurred backgrounds—it’s also the key to exceptional low-light performance. With the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, you’ll be able to shoot in more situations with only the available light—indoors or out, from morning until night.

Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

AS
AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.

M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

Rear Focusing System
A system in which only the rear lens group moves during focusing, thus eliminating changes in the physical length of the lens during focusing and enabling faster focusing. Such lenses are designated with RF on the lens barrel.

Move the flash head around
The bounce capability of the SB-700 allows it to be rotated horizontally to up to 180° to the left and to the right with click stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°. Likewise, the flash head itself can be tilted from 7° to 90° with stops at -7°, 0°C, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°.

Precise i-TTL flash control
With the Intelligent-Through-The-Lens flash control, you can deliver accurate flash exposures and flawless fill-flash despite challenging lighting conditions. Before the main flash is activated, a series of monitor pre-flashes are fired to convey information about the lighting settings. The Speedlight's output and its ambient light is then balanced by i-TTL.

Wireless Commander mode
By using compatible Speedlights, you can control up to two remote Speedlight groups and limitless Speedlights. When the SB-700 is used remotely, up to three groups and four wireless channel options can be selected to avoid conflicts.

Put might to the light
With its versatile auto power zoom, lenses from 24 to 120 mm in FX format are provided with reliable light from this flash. The SB-700 is also capable of three light distribution patters for more dramatic images: Standard, Center-weighted which works best for portaits, and Even which is ample for group shots. This flash head also detects temperature increase to prevent overheating and color compensation filter to provide the right amount of white balance in every shot.