Nikon 35mm AF-S DX?
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I bought the 50mm f1.8 and to be honest think I would have gotten more use from the 35mm DX as the effective focal length is half again.....
But on the other - other hand the 35mm F2 may have been better all round as I think bumping up the iso a little is acceptable and the wider focal length would have been a + for me on a D300
And I am trying my best to not buy to many DX lenses - You never know
When all the D700 users see that D800
The market will be flooded with 3 or 4k clicks D700 bodies
But on the other - other hand the 35mm F2 may have been better all round as I think bumping up the iso a little is acceptable and the wider focal length would have been a + for me on a D300
And I am trying my best to not buy to many DX lenses - You never know
When all the D700 users see that D800
The market will be flooded with 3 or 4k clicks D700 bodies
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Very sharp lens.
Read Ken Rockwell's review:-
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm
You did not say what you intend to photograph, Adele, so presumably you know that 35mm is the best focal length for what you intend to do. If not, just shout.
Read Ken Rockwell's review:-
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm
You did not say what you intend to photograph, Adele, so presumably you know that 35mm is the best focal length for what you intend to do. If not, just shout.
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Thanks for that. I just want it as an everyday walk about lens.
And i think i will definatley be purchasing one now
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Thanks for that. I just want it as an everyday walk about lens.
And i think i will definatley be purchasing one now
it is soooo sharp !
I got one in Classified for £120 "as-new"
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It rates well as a lens and despite its higher price is arguably a better first prime for DX than the 50mm f/1.8.
If you're certain to be sticking with a crop sensor go for it. If there's any likelihood you'll move to FX I'd suggest the 35mm f/2 AF-D. It's only 1/3 stop slower but will move with you when you upgrade your body. Metal construction, better build quality, oh-so-sharp and silky bokeh.
50% more to buy new but used bargains available quite often at specialist dealers.
If cost isn't an issue, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 gives a full stop more speed and I've read great reports about sharpness. If this lens suffers the hit n miss quality control that's reported for other Sigma models, I've never found reports of it.
Good luck choosing and using
If you're certain to be sticking with a crop sensor go for it. If there's any likelihood you'll move to FX I'd suggest the 35mm f/2 AF-D. It's only 1/3 stop slower but will move with you when you upgrade your body. Metal construction, better build quality, oh-so-sharp and silky bokeh.
50% more to buy new but used bargains available quite often at specialist dealers.
If cost isn't an issue, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 gives a full stop more speed and I've read great reports about sharpness. If this lens suffers the hit n miss quality control that's reported for other Sigma models, I've never found reports of it.
Good luck choosing and using