New Nikkor 35mm 1.8G came today, a little disappointed so far
Jul 18, 2017 22:26:53 #
So, I guess the prime lenses do not come with VR, or that I could find anyway. I was hoping for a fast lens that was tack sharp or pretty darned close. So far I am not finding it with this lens. Maybe I just need to get used to using it, since it is smaller than my 18-140 that I am used to using. Maybe the lens just had such shining reviews that I was expecting much more. I will attempt to post a couple of pictures, the color is very nice, I am happy with that at least!
Jul 18, 2017 22:37:08 #
PeggySue, I'm going to guess that it's not the lens, but too slow a shutter speed. The general rule of thumb is the shutter speed should be no slower than 1/focal length. Thus, for a 35mm lens, the shutter speed should be 1/30, minimum, and that's pushing it a bit. Now, I'm an FX camera user, as my signature says. If you are using a crop sensor camera, that changes the equation for the worse, not better. You'll need an even faster than 1/focal length shutter speed.
--Bob
--Bob
PeggySue58 wrote:
So, I guess the prime lenses do not come with VR, or that I could find anyway. I was hoping for a fast lens that was tack sharp or pretty darned close. So far I am not finding it with this lens. Maybe I just need to get used to using it, since it is smaller than my 18-140 that I am used to using. Maybe the lens just had such shining reviews that I was expecting much more. I will attempt to post a couple of pictures, the color is very nice, I am happy with that at least!
Jul 18, 2017 22:43:10 #
rmalarz wrote:
PeggySue, I'm going to guess that it's not the lens, but too slow a shutter speed. The general rule of thumb is the shutter speed should be no slower than 1/focal length. Thus, for a 35mm lens, the shutter speed should be 1/30, minimum, and that's pushing it a bit. Now, I'm an FX camera user, as my signature says. If you are using a crop sensor camera, that changes the equation for the worse, not better. You'll need an even faster than 1/focal length shutter speed.
--Bob
--Bob
Not off by much. . Apply the crop factor (use the "FF" equivalent) to your camera/lens combo. For an APS-C sensor, that's about 1.5x so use no slower than 1/60th sec to use that old rule of thumb. Some say twice that or 1/125th sec. which would be even better.
It originally was for 35mm cameras. You could get away with an even slower shutter with larger format.
Jul 18, 2017 22:45:35 #
So, maybe 1/60 for shutter speed? I did forget to mention in my post that the camera is a D7200, so crop sensor. I was so excited to use it, that I was not really paying attention to shutter speed, I guess the lens can't read my mind! Well back to practicing! Thank you, Bob, for responding so quickly
Jul 18, 2017 22:47:11 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not off by Michael . Apply the crop factor (use the "FF" equivalent) to your camera/lens combo. For an APS-C sensor, that's about 1.5x so use no slower than 1/60th sec to use that old rule of thumb. It originally was for 35mm cameras. You could get away with an even slower shutter with larger format.
I will try that! Thank you!!
Jul 18, 2017 22:51:16 #
PeggySue58 wrote:
I will try that! Thank you!!
Not a guarantee, but it's something to start with.
Your mileage may vary.
Jul 18, 2017 22:56:50 #
Jul 18, 2017 23:02:05 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not a guarantee, but it's something to start with.
Your mileage may vary.
Your mileage may vary.
Looks like I have some practicing to do!
Jul 18, 2017 23:10:53 #
Bill_de wrote:
The lens can produce a sharp image.
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Those are some great pics with that lens! I am going to have to do more shooting with this lens to get comfortable with it. I am used to my 18-140 being very sharp, but I have been using that lens for over 2 years now! So, I will leave this new 35mm on my D7200 and make myself use it so that it becomes comfortable as well!
Thank you for posting the awesome pics that you took with the 35mm!
Jul 18, 2017 23:19:07 #
PeggySue58 wrote:
Those are some great pics with that lens! I am going to have to do more shooting with this lens to get comfortable with it. I am used to my 18-140 being very sharp, but I have been using that lens for over 2 years now! So, I will leave this new 35mm on my D7200 and make myself use it so that it becomes comfortable as well!
Thank you for posting the awesome pics that you took with the 35mm!
Thank you for posting the awesome pics that you took with the 35mm!
To test it, put it on a tripod and take a picture of something static.
Jul 18, 2017 23:22:18 #
tdekany wrote:
To test it, put it on a tripod and take a picture of something static.
Will try that! Looks like I have my work cut out for me!
Thank you!
Jul 18, 2017 23:33:46 #
PeggySue58 wrote:
So, maybe 1/60 for shutter speed? I did forget to mention in my post that the camera is a D7200, so crop sensor. I was so excited to use it, that I was not really paying attention to shutter speed, I guess the lens can't read my mind! Well back to practicing! Thank you, Bob, for responding so quickly
And that 1/focal length is just a guideline. If you're not steady, you can certainly get camera motion at 1/60.
Jul 18, 2017 23:40:26 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
And that 1/focal length is just a guideline. If you're not steady, you can certainly get camera motion at 1/60.
So, I guess the vibration reduction really does help with my 18-140mm! I get such nice sharp photos with that, it is probably compensating for any movements I make! I sure wish I had VR on this lens!! Guess I need to work on that!!
Jul 18, 2017 23:42:52 #
PeggySue58 wrote:
So, I guess the prime lenses do not come with VR, or that I could find anyway. I was hoping for a fast lens that was tack sharp or pretty darned close. So far I am not finding it with this lens. Maybe I just need to get used to using it, since it is smaller than my 18-140 that I am used to using. Maybe the lens just had such shining reviews that I was expecting much more. I will attempt to post a couple of pictures, the color is very nice, I am happy with that at least!
Agreed with every one here . Try a flash and small fstop , on same picture if you can and see what happens , you will surprise yourself
Jul 18, 2017 23:52:39 #
PeggySue58 wrote:
So, I guess the vibration reduction really does help with my 18-140mm! I get such nice sharp photos with that, it is probably compensating for any movements I make! I sure wish I had VR on this lens!! Guess I need to work on that!!
Or you can purchase a SONY, Panasonic or Olympus camera
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