Nikon 35 or 50mm 1.8 for crop sensor camera? I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?
So far, I have shot 100% nature and landscape on a tripod. I have not shot a single person (kinda sad when I think about it).

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

Greenguy33 wrote:

I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?
So far, I have shot 100% nature and landscape on a tripod. I have not shot a single person (kinda sad when I think about it).

that 35/1.8 is a lot of quality for the money.
The 50/1.8 would stay with you if you switch to FX.
I bought a new 35 and a used 50, total investment $160.

photon56 Loc: North America

oldtigger wrote:

that 35/1.8 is a lot of quality for the money.
The 50/1.8 would stay with you if you switch to FX.
I bought a new 35 and a used 50, total investment $160.

Agreed.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Greenguy33 wrote:

I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?
So far, I have shot 100% nature and landscape on a tripod. I have not shot a single person (kinda sad when I think about it).

I was just reading about this this morning. The 35mm on a cropped sensor (Nikon) yields 51.2mm equivalent. A 50mm is 75mm equivalent.
Where they would shine down the road is if (big if) you went to a full frame camera body. Then the 35mm, and the 50mm, would be true 35 and 50 mm.
But the point is... if you are after 50mm with a cropped sensor, then a 35mm gets you there (closest).

If you imagine anytime in the life of your lenses you will go to FF, you might want to deal with the difference in your program now, and enjoy the accuracy later without buying different lenses.

I'm happy where I am at and don't see me changing much.
YMMV. ;)

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

You must decide how you are going to shoot. As stated before the 35 mm is about like the "kit" lens (50 mm + or-) that came with every 35mm SLR film camera. For people that used this lens for years it is like coming home. The 50mm is just a little long for many. If you are indoors you feel like you need to push te walls back to get everything in the picture. The 35mm will let you work in closer quarters but it is a little short for head and shoulder pictures. Makes folks look like they have big noses. On the crop frame the 50mm portrait lens. I would suggest you set your zoom lens at 35mm and walk around and see how it works then do the same with a 50mm setting and then decide which one you like for your style of shooting. Just My Not So Humble Opinion - Dave

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Greenguy33 wrote:

I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?
So far, I have shot 100% nature and landscape on a tripod. I have not shot a single person (kinda sad when I think about it).

Do like I did and get both!

amehta Loc: Boston

Greenguy33 wrote:

I have been hearing nothing but great things about the 35 and 50mm 1.8 lenses, but which one would you get for a D7100 crop sensor camera?
So far, I have shot 100% nature and landscape on a tripod. I have not shot a single person (kinda sad when I think about it).

Neither, get the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC instead. These Art-series lenses are stunning, the 18-35mm is rated higher than either prime, and you get a very useful focal length for landscapes.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

Erik_H wrote:

Do like I did and get both!

:thumbup:

Greenguy33 Loc: Rhode Island

amehta wrote:

Neither, get the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC instead. These Art-series lenses are stunning, the 18-35mm is rated higher than either prime, and you get a very useful focal length for landscapes.

Wow, that looks like a nice lens! :thumbup:

LisaG Loc: Heart of Texas

I bought both as well. I find I use the 35 more, especially indoors but both have exceptional picture quality IMO.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

they are still true 35 or 50mm that doesn't change mate....What the sensor see is a whole nutter butter

SonnyE wrote:

I was i just /i reading about this this morning.... (show quote)

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

SonnyE wrote:

<snip> Where they would shine down the road is if (big if) you went to a full frame camera body. <snip>

Keep in mind that by the time you could afford the switch to FF, APS-C tech and quality will probably match today's FF tech and quality... at a much lower cost.

amehta wrote:

Neither, get the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC instead. These Art-series lenses are stunning, the 18-35mm is rated higher than either prime, and you get a very useful focal length for landscapes.

:thumbup: :thumbup: the 18-35 rocks!!!

amehta Loc: Boston

Greenguy33 wrote:

Wow, that looks like a nice lens! :thumbup:

Yes, just go to Hunts and pick it up. If you don't think it's worth it, you get 30 days to return it, just keep the receipt (but I don't think that will happen).

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

sr71 wrote:

they are still true 35 or 50mm that doesn't change mate....What the sensor see is a whole nutter butter

Yes, it doesn't change the lens rating. Never implied it did.
But with a cropped sensor the end result changes.
Equivalent.
So if the owner wants his/her cropped sensor camera to take the equivalent of the FF next to them using a 50mm lens, the owner of the cropped sensor needs to mount a 35mm lens.
While the FF needs to mount a 50mm lens.
And if that same owner (cropped) mounts a 50mm lens, the equivalent is like a 75mm lens on a full frame sensor camera.
Me, I don't care. The whole argument about FF vs cropped is bullshit. And of course, more profit for everybody selling the more expensive cameras.
If not for time progressing things, we'd be shooting tin type with flash powder. Or painting on cave walls... :lol:

twowindsbear

Get 'em both - DUH!