Raz Theo Loc: Music City

OK, I'm a cheapskate. I reckon that's what you call a senior citizen who's forced to cut his frivolities budget by about 98%. I've been shooting a D7000 with the 18-200 zoom which has (surprisingly) served me well for 3 years. But now I'd like to add a faster lens and the only (new) one I can afford is one of these:
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX
They're all about the same price so that's no issue. The reason the 35mm is in there is because I'd like to stay around 50mm DX but I've read some good things about both 50mm's and could live with an equivalent 75mm.
Planned usage would be primarily for indoor, low or natural light situations and occasionally some portrait work - even though I've been pretty happy with the 18-200 (and PS 10) for outdoor portraits.
Any opinions? Does a bear.........? Yeah, I know who I'm talking to - one of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate and self-aware group of individuals I've encountered online yet. I've been listening to you guys for 2 years now so now it's time to give it up. There's a couple hundred bucks at stake here!
There.

dtparker Loc: Small Town, NC

The 35 1.8 DX is one hell of a sharp lens. I haul out my D90 sometimes just to use that lens.

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

Good to hear - I'm leaning in that direction. Thanks.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I have both the 35mm 1.8G DX and the 50mm 1.8D and use them both on my D7000. Both are great lenses, but if your primary use will be indoors then I would suggest the 35mm because you may find it a little tight working indoors with the 50mm.

chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

Go for the 35 mm f/1.8 DX, I have one and it works great. You won't be dissapointed with your results.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

35/1.8

klaus Loc: Guatemala City, Guatemala

This might help your tight budget:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-AF-S-DX-35mm-F-1-8G-Lens-FACTORY-REFURBISHED-/311206879184?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item4875601fd0

Raz Theo Loc: Music City

Klaus, thanks for saving me a few bucks. And thanks to everyone for the input. It's unanimous - 35 1.8 it is.

alsheppard123 Loc: St. george, Utah

I have a AFS Nikkor 50 mm 1:1.8Glens. I bought it as a FX lens. My other Nikkor lens are DX and they say that on the side of the lens in the label. There is nothing on my 50mm telling me it is a FX. Is it FX unless marked DX? Also, When I use a FX lens on a DX body do I still get the crop factor?

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Yes, with Nikon lenses.
Other makers may have a different designation.


Yes, because the crop factor is caused by the sensor, not the lens.
A DX sensor is smaller and will get a narrower field of view than with a full-frame (FX) sensor with the same lens.

Using two lenses of the same focal length, but one made for FX and the other DX- the images will be identical in a DX camera.

If you put a DX lens on an FX camera, you may get some vignetting because DX lenses are optimized to cover the small sensor.

Focal length is measured the same way without regard to the format of the camera.

For more info with photos look at THIS LINK from the FAQ section.

jfn007 Loc: Close to the middle of nowhere.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/606792-USA/Nikon_2183_AF_S_Nikkor_35mm_f_1_8G.html

Lens hood included and I think it is new.

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

buy used nikon lenses at keh.com they are the largest used camera equipment company in the world. you could get 2 lenses for what you would pay for new. they put a free 6 month warranty on what they sell. even lenses that are rated bgn or ug are still in excellent shape. i would get both the 35 and the 50 af. excellant company to deal with. ebay caant touch em.

MarkD Loc: NYC

:thumbup:

alsheppard123 Loc: St. george, Utah

Thanks for the info

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

Me too...love it.