Nikon 35mm lens - f/1.8 or f/2?

[jonathan_c]

I'm a little unsure which to go for The camera is a D90, I've read the 1.8 is sharper but has more pronounced distortion than the F2. Primary use would be for indoor/low-light situations and as probably out on the street for candids, etc. Can anyone recommend one over the other?

 

[benwall]

I asked the man in the camera shop this last week, and he said the older f/2 was better, he couldnt' really give a reason, he was probably just comparing the prices tbh. But the f/2 is the one I'd have, feels well built compared to the new stuff.

 

[grahamc]

not sure how many people currently own, or have owned both... I have the f1.8 and I am very happy with my purchase. Pics from a quick outing on the day it arrived

 

[Blapto]

I own the f/2, I bought it back in November before there were even substantial rumours of the f/1.8 coming out.

Assuming they're optically identical (they're probably near enough, and even if they aren't you're unlikely to ever notice a difference in real life) the difference is 1/3rd of a stop and compatibility.

D40/D60: The f/1.8 is more compatible (AF)
D3/D3x/D700/Film: The f/2 is the only sensible choice.
Everything else: The f/1.8 has AF-S, which is handy, but the f/2 offers an upgrade path to full frame or film (yes, film, an upgrade. )

Depends what you see in your future, in my opinion.