Testing my new 35mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens: I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the...

susie-q-tip Loc: Mississippi/Texas

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 50mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

First Peony Bud

Peony Bloom

Purple Tulip

Dark Purple Bearded Iris

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

Very nice. I love to take pix of flowers also. I too have this lens and for the price it is real winner. Enjoy!
Bob

wonkytripod Loc: Peterborough UK

susie-q-tip wrote:

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 5mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

Beautiful photos, I bought a Tokina 35mm lens last year and absolutely love it for close up shots. :thumbup: :thumbup:

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

susie-q-tip wrote:

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 5mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

I have that lens Susie, it is truly a little jewel. It is obvious that you know how to use it. Your pictures are perfect, so nice to see someone get the whole flower in focus :D

Phil

susie-q-tip Loc: Mississippi/Texas

Thanks to all of you for the quick comments. I struggle to get flowers in focus. It seems there's always a breeze blowing so they don't sit still for me. I never know if I have a good clear focus until I get it on the computer and see it enlarged.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

susie-q-tip wrote:

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 5mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

very very nice, susie-q-tip

susie-q-tip Loc: Mississippi/Texas

gregoryd45 wrote:

very very nice, susie-q-tip

Thanks, gregoryd45.

Stormy Loc: New York

Fabulous, great colors and lovely shots.

susie-q-tip Loc: Mississippi/Texas

Stormy wrote:

Fabulous, great colors and lovely shots.

Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment.

Golden Rule Loc: Washington State

Great shots! I wanted to pick them and place them in a vase.

susie-q-tip Loc: Mississippi/Texas

Golden Rule wrote:

Great shots! I wanted to pick them and place them in a vase.

What a nice thing to say. Thanks.

coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

Nice crisp shots---what more can you ask from a lens??

CORNISH Loc: CORNWALL, UK

susie-q-tip wrote:

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 50mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

Beautiful shots Susie

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

Lovely flower images.

susie-q-tip wrote:

I have to rely on AF because it works better at focusing than my eyes do. That said, I have tried the kit lens 18-55mm and I also bought the 55-200mm. Then I decided I needed a prime lens. My old film Minolta had a 55mm f/1.7 that did a wonderful job. So I went with the 35mm since with my Nikon 5100 that is equal to a 50mm with a full frame camera. Here are a few of my flowers using the 35mm.

Comments welcome.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Really nice set!