Anyone used the 35mm 1.8 FX Nikon lens and the f2 version

[cambsno]

In the market for 35mm and was going to get the f2 older version rather than the new FX model as its half the price, but has anyone used both and any major difference?

 

[Phiggys]

I had the 35mm f2.0 AFD and had no complaints on film or my digital bodies.
Used at many a wedding before selling on.
TBH I wish I had kept it as it was great on film FX & DX bodies and let it go to cheap.

 

[Nawty]

I had the f/2 version and contrast was a little low at f/2 but was plenty sharp and by f/2.8 was great.

When I put it on a Nikon V1 it was also very sharp stopped down a little which is quite impressive as with the 2.7 crop factor that is some magnification going through the lens.

Focus wise it was noisy (as all AFD lenses are) but accurate.

I guess it depends on how you plan to use it as I suspect the new f/1.8 version is better in every respect except for size, I hear it is sharp wide open so if you plan to shoot in low light maybe that is the way to go.

 

[chrism_scotland]

I've used most of the common 35mm lenses on myself old D800 (Sigma 35/Nikon 35/2 and Nikon 35/1.8)

The older f2 was OK but I found the newer 1.8G to be very good and not far off the Sigma.