Nikon D3300
Feb 7, 2017 09:31:10 #
Feb 7, 2017 12:56:37 #
hochocke wrote:
I want to purchase a 50mm f1.8 auto focus lens for my D3300. Should I choose a 35mm FX lens or a 50mm DX lens?
Buy an FX 35mm lens. That way, if you go full frame later, the lens will work on it too. Also, the optics will probably be better too.
Feb 7, 2017 14:28:43 #
hochocke wrote:
I want to purchase a 50mm f1.8 auto focus lens for my D3300. Should I choose a 35mm FX lens or a 50mm DX lens?
35 mm DX.
Feb 7, 2017 15:14:32 #
whitewolfowner wrote:
Buy an FX 35mm lens. That way, if you go full frame later, the lens will work on it too. Also, the optics will probably be better too.
There not any better. Just heavier .
Feb 7, 2017 15:15:02 #
oldtigger wrote:
just get the 35mm f1.8 DX lens, cheap and high quality
Feb 7, 2017 19:08:00 #
I've read that human eyesight is essentially like a 50mm lense on a legacy 35mm film rectangle. So, if you want a field of view a lot like the human eye go for the 35mm on a crop sensor or 50mm on a full frame sensor.
Feb 7, 2017 22:54:17 #
hochocke wrote:
I want to purchase a 50mm f1.8 auto focus lens for my D3300. Should I choose a 35mm FX lens or a 50mm DX lens?
Just bought a Nikon prime 35mn DX 1.8g lens, refurbished for $169.95 at Cameta Camera, N.Y. 1 year warranty.
Feb 7, 2017 22:55:07 #
Feb 8, 2017 00:29:32 #
I have a D5100 with the usual kit zoom lenses. When faced with exactly your issue, I went with the FX 50mm f1.8
Why?
I might get a full frame one day (actually not really likely)
It produces sharp images (but I understand that the 35mm will do likewise)
It is great for portraits with its more restricted field of view
It is a respectable length for extension tube work (cannot afford a dedicated macro lens and the front element does not need to be crushing the subject)
It is acceptable for panoramas when set in portrait mode
It is light, not heavy
In theory, it is using the sharpest part of the lens in the central area.
Your choice will be dictated by the type of photography you are interested in.
Why?
I might get a full frame one day (actually not really likely)
It produces sharp images (but I understand that the 35mm will do likewise)
It is great for portraits with its more restricted field of view
It is a respectable length for extension tube work (cannot afford a dedicated macro lens and the front element does not need to be crushing the subject)
It is acceptable for panoramas when set in portrait mode
It is light, not heavy
In theory, it is using the sharpest part of the lens in the central area.
Your choice will be dictated by the type of photography you are interested in.
Feb 8, 2017 00:41:02 #
I got the D3300 two lenses kit. I also have the Nikon DX35mm and the new Nikon 50mm. I like the 35mm the best. It's on the camera all the time. If a UFO landed in my back yard it would get taken by my 35mm
Feb 8, 2017 17:20:31 #
WessoJPEG wrote:
There not any better. Just heavier .
Yes they are, most much better. Don't believe me; talk to Nikon about it, they will set you straight.
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