Is this the right conclusion? (DX 35mm lens)
Aug 1, 2018 16:11:06 #
Spiffokeen
Loc: North Texas
Hello! I’m new here and I’ve read a lot of posts about what I’m asking here but as soon as I grasp the answer, I see another reply that seems to point me another direction so let me give the specifics sollowed by a yes/no question so my brain won’t hurt trying to understand the answer. :)
Years ago, I used a 35mm film camera and used a 50mm prime lens. I want to be able to take the same kind of pictures standing in the same spots to fill the frame the same way. (Approximately)
So using a Nikon D3400 (DX camera) I could use an AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm lens, right?
I’m all for having things explained if I don’t have a grasp on this, but please start with a yes or no. My understanding is that even with a DX lens on a DX camera I still have to multiply the focal length. Oh... and I said approximately because I realize technically it’s 52mm instead of 50mm.
Thank you, community, for your patience with newbies like me. ;)
Years ago, I used a 35mm film camera and used a 50mm prime lens. I want to be able to take the same kind of pictures standing in the same spots to fill the frame the same way. (Approximately)
So using a Nikon D3400 (DX camera) I could use an AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm lens, right?
I’m all for having things explained if I don’t have a grasp on this, but please start with a yes or no. My understanding is that even with a DX lens on a DX camera I still have to multiply the focal length. Oh... and I said approximately because I realize technically it’s 52mm instead of 50mm.
Thank you, community, for your patience with newbies like me. ;)
Aug 1, 2018 16:17:24 #
Aug 1, 2018 16:20:26 #
Yes.
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Aug 1, 2018 16:21:58 #
Aug 1, 2018 16:22:29 #
You can use ANY 35mm lens. the field of view will be similar to a 52.5mm lens.
https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
Aug 1, 2018 16:23:24 #
Spiffokeen
Loc: North Texas
orrie smith wrote:
you are correct
Thanks! I think I had just manage to talk myself out of believing I’ve caught on.
Aug 1, 2018 16:24:43 #
Spiffokeen
Loc: North Texas
Gene51 wrote:
You can use ANY 35mm lens. the field of view will be similar to a 52.5mm lens.
https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
Good, then I have finally gotten the understanding through my thick head!
Aug 1, 2018 16:35:34 #
Just Fred wrote:
Yes.
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Nikon is 1.5x. Canon is 1.6.
Aug 1, 2018 16:50:23 #
Just Fred wrote:
Yes.
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Absolutely not, DX is a Nikon designation for their crop sensor cameras and they are 1.5X crop factor, as are all other APS-C sensors. Canons crop sensors are physically smaller and only Canon APS-C sensors have a 1.6X crop factor.
Aug 1, 2018 18:18:16 #
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I hope hogsters will puh-leeeeeeaze be careful about this.
Nikon is a powerful global conglomerate, and if they catch
anyone here misusing or perverting their corporate jargon
they will seize our servers and shut us down.
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MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely not, DX is a Nikon designation for their crop sensor
....... only Canon APS-C sensors have a 1.6X crop factor.
Absolutely not, DX is a Nikon designation for their crop sensor
....... only Canon APS-C sensors have a 1.6X crop factor.
I hope hogsters will puh-leeeeeeaze be careful about this.
Nikon is a powerful global conglomerate, and if they catch
anyone here misusing or perverting their corporate jargon
they will seize our servers and shut us down.
`
Aug 2, 2018 05:39:08 #
Just Fred wrote:
Yes.
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Technically, a DX crop frame is 1.6 times smaller than FX. So, if you want to get *exactly* 50mm of a 35mm camera, you'd have to have a lens of 31.3mm on a DX body (31.3 x 1.6 = 50.08). Since they don't make that size, you'll have to add in a "fudge factor."
Fudge really messes up the IQ on any lens, and is impossible to clean off!
Aug 2, 2018 06:51:27 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely not, DX is a Nikon designation for their crop sensor cameras and they are 1.5X crop factor, as are all other APS-C sensors. Canons crop sensors are physically smaller and only Canon APS-C sensors have a 1.6X crop factor.
Aug 2, 2018 07:58:06 #
Aug 2, 2018 08:30:01 #
Kuzano wrote:
Fudge really messes up the IQ on any lens, and is impossible to clean off!
Not impossible. I use Windex with ammonia D to clean the fudge off my lenses, but not all Nikon lenses are fudgible. The newer lenses have nano coatings which are not fudge compatible. Also note that some Nikon lenses carry an “ED” designation. Those lenses are not recommended for males over the age of 40. Unless you have been hired to photograph nude female models and then its OK.
Aug 2, 2018 08:39:10 #
Fotomacher wrote:
Not impossible. I use Windex with ammonia D to clean the fudge off my lenses, but not all Nikon lenses are fudgible. The newer lenses have nano coatings which are not fudge compatible. Also note that some Nikon lenses carry an “ED” designation. Those lenses are not recommended for males over the age of 40. Unless you have been hired to photograph nude female models and then its OK.
LOL!!! You’re rollin’ early today!
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