Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
May 9, 2017 06:10:54 #
It's my favorite lens. I used it with my D5100 and with my D500. I probably use this lens the most and always being it with me. Night time camp fires are gun shots.
May 9, 2017 06:19:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Voyager1 wrote:
Both Nikon and B&H have this lens for less tha... (show quote)
I personally own this lens. It is one of the sharpest lenses I have in my stable. For the price this lens should be on every ones Nikon. Buy it with confidence.
May 9, 2017 06:28:28 #
Will you be using a tripod or handholding the camera? If you're handholding the camera you might also take a look at Tamron's new SP series prime lenses. The reason is they all have vibration compensation. They also have a metal lens barrel and are fully weather sealed. I purchased the 45mm f/1.8 for my Nikons. The new lenses are the 35mm f/1.8, 45mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, and 90mm f/2.8 macro.
May 9, 2017 06:33:01 #
Voyager1 wrote:
Both Nikon and B&H have this lens for less tha... (show quote)
I have the 35 and the 50, they both have the metal mount, great lens.
May 9, 2017 06:47:23 #
First lens you show buy for a Dx camera. It is the nifty 50 of the Dx world (what your eye naturally sees). The image quality is excellent; it is a fast lens for low light; it is very light and small (you can stick it in your pocket to have on hand); and the cost is low. I do notice I get a little more chromatic aberration with this lens but that comes right out with a click of a button in Lightroom. Go for it!!
May 9, 2017 06:54:46 #
I bought mine last year new. Like a lot of other Hog poster's have said before a great lens for the money. Mine has a metal lenses flange. It has the M/A and A focus switch. Good luck in your choice.
May 9, 2017 07:02:16 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Revet wrote:
First lens you show buy for a Dx camera. It is the nifty 50 of the Dx world (what your eye naturally sees). The image quality is excellent; it is a fast lens for low light; it is very light and small (you can stick it in your pocket to have on hand); and the cost is low. I do notice I get a little more chromatic aberration with this lens but that comes right out with a click of a button in Lightroom. Go for it!!
Good response except for the fact that what your eye naturally sees is much more toward the 35 than the 50. If you look through a ff camera with a 35 mm lens and then remove it from your eye you will notice almost the same scene. Not sure why the 50 is called normal, it should have been the name for the 35. If you close one eye then the 50 would be normal, but with both open, it's the 35.
May 9, 2017 07:41:00 #
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May 9, 2017 07:53:44 #
It's a great lens that doesn't need VR. In the 1960's-70's, my 50 mm 1.4 Nikkor didn't have VR and didn't need it. Very easy to hand hold. MY copy of the 35mm Nikon 1.8 has a metal mount-not plastic. Yours has plastic? Did Nikon change it? If they did, BOO!
May 9, 2017 07:57:30 #
because of all the replies and info found on this hog website, I bought this lens several years ago. Great lens.
May 9, 2017 08:24:36 #
I own both the 35 & 50mm 1.8. Bought them both used because money 💰 is always an issue. After calibrating the 35mm 1.8 G it's my main lens. Great for low light use w/o flash. Nice Bokeh. Before buying them all I had was the kit for my D7000. Wow, what a difference, especially focusing in low light. I can use both wide open. Buy it. And yes it's worth the extra $$ to get a 5 year new warranty.
May 9, 2017 08:44:21 #
May 9, 2017 08:47:14 #
I shoot plays from start to finish, 80% under not stage lighting but overhead florescent lighting (4200degrees) on a generally flat black stage. I love this lens and you will too:)
May 9, 2017 08:55:35 #
I do not own the lens you are referring to. My usual 35mm lens that I use with the D610 is the old 35mm f2 AIS of the 70's.
Yes, all the reviews and owner opinions on the G lens have been favorable and the lens will be invaluable for indoor shots. It will behave like a 50mm on a FX body so it will not perform as a 35mm with the D5500.
The lens is sharp and fast at a most reasonable price. If it fits your purposes as a lens for indoor use only you can decide that.
Yes, all the reviews and owner opinions on the G lens have been favorable and the lens will be invaluable for indoor shots. It will behave like a 50mm on a FX body so it will not perform as a 35mm with the D5500.
The lens is sharp and fast at a most reasonable price. If it fits your purposes as a lens for indoor use only you can decide that.
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