How do these 2 lenses compared?
May 14, 2017 12:07:47 #
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
May 14, 2017 12:17:06 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens is an FX lens and has 11 elements in 8 groups while the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens is a DX as it states and has 8 elements in 6 groups. I own a 7200 myself and for the most part you won't need more than the DX lens to get good photos. The FX lens is heavier and a lot more expensive and when using it on DX camera you never really use all the glass. On the other hand, if you plan to move up to an FX type camera, than go for the FX lens.
May 14, 2017 12:18:33 #
The first one is probably built better. The DX version (I own) is very cheaply made. The auto focus is slow and the manual focus isn't particularly smooth.
However, I don't shoot action with a 35. At the end of the day the image quality is much better than expected. I have recommended this lens to a friend who came back and thanked me. His wife thanked me for a recommendation that didn't break the bank.
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However, I don't shoot action with a 35. At the end of the day the image quality is much better than expected. I have recommended this lens to a friend who came back and thanked me. His wife thanked me for a recommendation that didn't break the bank.
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May 14, 2017 13:30:21 #
I see the DXO marks for the 2 lenses mounted on the D3400 and it seems they are about equal. The DX lenses I think had slightly higher score overall. So I don't think the sweet spot on the FX lenses is all that sweet.
May 15, 2017 05:25:32 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I have ordered the DX version 35mm. I didn't think I needed it, since I own the 50mm f1.8. By having the 35mm, my FOV will be a 52.5mm instead of 75mm that my 50mm lens was giving me. I'll keep both of them. Since neither of them were expensive. The DX 35mm f1.8 cost me $198 brand new. I can't complain.
May 15, 2017 07:23:25 #
londonfire
Loc: NY to NC
You will never regret getting the the Nikon 35 DX. That was a spectacular lens on my 7100.
May 15, 2017 08:11:19 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
BebuLamar wrote:
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
You would be hard pressed to find a sharper lens than the $200.00 one. I still have it on my camera and would never consider selling it. It has been around for a long time and continues to be one of the best selling Nikon lens, that's why they still manufacture it today.
May 15, 2017 09:07:17 #
Neither. They both serve a purpose. Do some reading and understand the difference between FX and DX lenses.
May 15, 2017 09:54:41 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
BebuLamar wrote:
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
The ED lens would be better but you will have to allow for compensation for the lens.
May 15, 2017 10:20:10 #
cthahn wrote:
Neither. They both serve a purpose. Do some reading and understand the difference between FX and DX lenses.
I saw a lot of posts on uhh that fx lens is sharper when using on dx body as yoi only use the sweet spot
May 15, 2017 10:31:42 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
BebuLamar wrote:
I saw a lot of posts on uhh that fx lens is sharper when using on dx body as yoi only use the sweet spot
Unfortunately, that is not true. Tony Northrup did some comparisons and showed that the DX lenses are usually better on a DX camera. One factor is that a lot of the light from the FX lens does not hit the DX sensor. Compare the lenses for your camera with DxOMark.
May 15, 2017 12:05:47 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Unless size & weight (I doubt there's much difference at this focal length), or price is a consideration, I would always go with the full frame glass. I was once content with my first DSLR -- a crop -- but eventually I also picked up a full frame body. About a third of my lenses would not work on my new camera. If you take care of your lenses, they'll last a lifetime, so why not go full frame?
Another consideration is that edge and corner quality will be much better. A full frame lens renders a larger image, of which a crop camera captures only the central, highest-quality portion. Even many lenses cheap lenses which perform poorly on the edges/corners will produce remarkably good images on a crop camera.
May 15, 2017 23:00:27 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
Bill_de wrote:
The first one is probably built better. The DX version (I own) is very cheaply made. The auto focus is slow and the manual focus isn't particularly smooth.
However, I don't shoot action with a 35. At the end of the day the image quality is much better than expected. I have recommended this lens to a friend who came back and thanked me. His wife thanked me for a recommendation that didn't break the bank.
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However, I don't shoot action with a 35. At the end of the day the image quality is much better than expected. I have recommended this lens to a friend who came back and thanked me. His wife thanked me for a recommendation that didn't break the bank.
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Agreed. I have the cheap, plasticy, flimsy, lightweight, 35mm f1.8G on my D7000. The only thing it has going for it is that it produces superb, sharp images. I love it.
May 16, 2017 12:41:34 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If used on a Nikon DX body (D7200 for example) which of the 2 lenses is better?
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
and
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
I own and luv the D7200. I use the 35mm DX 1.8G lens. Great sharp, clear photos!
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