This popular lens has been out of stock for months at most camera stores. It is in stock right now at B&H (the most reputable internet camera store in the USA). Lens hood and carrying case included in the price. Price is $200 + $5 shipping
Yes, Nikon SLR kit lenses are pretty sharp, but also slow (f/3.5). The main reason for the popularity of this lens is its speed (and reasonable price).
Menx
Ancient Member
posted: Sep. 15, 2009 @ 8:16p
johnny98 said: Snypa said: nice @ f/1.8
Yes, Nikon SLR kit lenses are pretty sharp, but also slow (f/3.5). The main reason for the popularity of this lens is its speed (and reasonable price).
for sure. wish they had a Sony equiv. damn nice price.
MarksManB
Cranky Member
posted: Sep. 15, 2009 @ 8:17p
I debated between this and the 50mm 1.4 a few months ago for my D40. I went with the 50. With the 35, I'd have to be right on top of someone to get a nicely framed shot; the 50 has just the right zoom.
MarksManB said: I debated between this and the 50mm 1.4 a few months ago for my D40. I went with the 50. With the 35, I'd have to be right on top of someone to get a nicely framed shot; the 50 has just the right zoom.
I've found that this 35mm is the perfect lens for indoor shots of my family. I can get great shots from up close or several feet away. And it's fast enough to use in low light.
I've even taken some great landscape shots with this lens.
35mm and 50mm have different purposes. 35mm is more of a "normal view", i.e., about the same field of view as your eyes. 50mm is a mild telephoto, making it better for portraits and other compositions when you are trying to crop out much of the view. Most serious photographers have both, as well as other, lenses.
Also, the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 costs $465, which is more than twice as much as the 35mm f/1.8.
At least for me, Ama-zon charges tax to WA, whole B&H does not...
m0ksh
Member
posted: Sep. 16, 2009 @ 7:57a
MarksManB said: I debated between this and the 50mm 1.4 a few months ago for my D40. I went with the 50. With the 35, I'd have to be right on top of someone to get a nicely framed shot; the 50 has just the right zoom.
The 35 mm is a DX lens and the 50mm 1.4 is an FX lens. If I'm not mistaken, the 50mm FX lens on a DX body is more like a 75mm lens due to the 1.5x crop factor of DX sensor.
m0ksh said: The 35 mm is a DX lens and the 50mm 1.4 is an FX lens. If I'm not mistaken, the 50mm FX lens on a DX body is more like a 75mm lens due to the 1.5x crop factor of DX sensor.
All lenses are rated by focal length. You use the crop factor (1.0 for 35mm film cameras) to find how it will compare between DSLR and a 35 mm film SLR.
50 mm is a normal lense for SLR. On a Nikon DSLR (1.5 crop factor), the equivalent focal length is 50mm/1.5 = 33.3 mm
adnj said: m0ksh said: The 35 mm is a DX lens and the 50mm 1.4 is an FX lens. If I'm not mistaken, the 50mm FX lens on a DX body is more like a 75mm lens due to the 1.5x crop factor of DX sensor.
All lenses are rated by focal length. You use the crop factor (1.0 for 35mm film cameras) to find how it will compare between DSLR and a 35 mm film SLR.
50 mm is a normal lense for SLR. On a Nikon DSLR (1.5 crop factor), the equivalent focal length is 50mm/1.5 = 33.3 mm
On all Nikon DX cameras (D90, D300, etc), the 50mm lens will be equivalent to 75mm (1.5 crop factor).
obitwocanobe
Member
posted: Sep. 16, 2009 @ 10:23a
adnj said: m0ksh said: The 35 mm is a DX lens and the 50mm 1.4 is an FX lens. If I'm not mistaken, the 50mm FX lens on a DX body is more like a 75mm lens due to the 1.5x crop factor of DX sensor.
All lenses are rated by focal length. You use the crop factor (1.0 for 35mm film cameras) to find how it will compare between DSLR and a 35 mm film SLR.
50 mm is a normal lense for SLR. On a Nikon DSLR (1.5 crop factor), the equivalent focal length is 50mm/1.5 = 33.3 mm
that would be incorrect, you would multiply that by 1.5, for a 50mm, it would be 75mm
As said in different words above, the 35MM for a smaller DX sensor is equivalent to a 50MM on a full size FX sensor. There are DSLR cameras that have full size sensors, like the Nikon D3, D700, etc where the 35MM would be different than the same lens on a D300 with the smaller DX sensor. The 35MM is being positioned as the 50MM for DX sensors.
The crop factor is based on the camera's sensor, not the lens design. For a DX camera, the 1.5 multiplier applies no matter if the lens is FX or DX. A 35mm lens on a DX camera is approximately the same as a 50mm on a FX camera. A 50mm lens on a DX camera is the same as a 75mm lens on a FX camera.
johnny98 said: The crop factor is based on the camera's sensor, not the lens design. For a DX camera, the 1.5 multiplier applies no matter if the lens is FX or DX. A 35mm lens on a DX camera is approximately the same as a 50mm on a FX camera. A 50mm lens on a DX camera is the same as a 75mm lens on a FX camera.
ellisd said: As said in different words above, the 35MM for a smaller DX sensor is equivalent to a 50MM on a full size FX sensor. There are DSLR cameras that have full size sensors, like the Nikon D3, D700, etc where the 35MM would be different than the same lens on a D300 with the smaller DX sensor. The 35MM is being positioned as the 50MM for DX sensors.
Yes, and I think it's ONLY meant for the smaller cropped sensors on the consumer DSLRs. On a full-frame sensor, the image circle of the lens would not cover the whole frame.
Out of stock at both Amazon and B&H now. If you wanted one, I hope you already ordered.
stevorino
New Member
posted: Sep. 18, 2009 @ 11:33a
I own both the 50mm (the f/1.8 version) and the new 35mm and a D40 body. Here's my 0.02:
The 50mm is manual focus on D40 (as well as D40x and D60) because lens has no auto-focus motor built-in. It was designed before the D40 was released, and at that time, all Nikon bodies had auto-focus motors, so the lens didn't need one. The lens does send auto-focus info to the body, so it is possible to use the sensor to perform manual focus and know that you're focused by using the green light in the view finder.
The 35mm is auto-focus even on D40. Great for capturing candids.
Regarding field of view, while it is true that smaller sensors on digitals (except D3, etc) make for a 35mm lens providing roughly equivalent field of view to 50mm on full-size sensors or 35mm film bodies, I still view a subjective difference in that the 35mm on my D40 gives a mild "fish-eye" effect that the 50mm doesn't give. So, you get as much action into the frame as 50mm on a full-size sensor, but it is not a true "normal" lens in that there is some mild distortion of the image away from the center.
So, for posed portraits, I still favor my 50mm f/1.8 even with manual focus. For candids or for handing the camera to someone who only normally uses point-and-shoots and so can't do the manual focus, the 35mm is great.
Great lens! I have the 18-55 and 55-200VR, but this is the lens thats on my D80 most of the time. Unless there is some special reason I need to go wider or longer, the awesome low-light and/or moving subject performance of this lens makes it more versatile despite its lack of zoom. Its a great lens for chasing kids who never stand still, particularly indoors.
Part of the reason I bought the D80 was to be able to use my old manual focus Nikors, but I've been plesantly surprised by the image quality of these new lenses. I rarely ever find it worth breaking out the old MF lenses. Still portraits might be one excuse to break out the old 85mm, or consider the 50mm. Mild telephotos will often look better for portraits, as they have less in the way of distortion. Our eyes are much more sensitive to distortion when looking at a human face, we might not know what is wrong with the picture but something will tell us its not right.
whoiswes
Ancient Member
posted: Sep. 18, 2009 @ 1:33p
My mini-review:
Purchased from Amazon Wed morning, arrived today (Fri). Snapped a few shots with my D40 (D90 is on it's way) and am loving the narrow DOF.
Heavier and slightly larger than I expected. Focus ring feels cheap and has a somewhat rough (think of a very fine "gritty") movement. Focus speed is about the same as the kit lenses from the D40. Quick check shows no back or front focus that I can tell.
All in all, for $200, I'm happy - hopefully hitting up a few museums with the in-laws in the next couple of weeks, will make sure to give this lens a good workout.
Yes, Nikon SLR kit lenses are pretty sharp, but also slow (f/3.5). The main reason for the popularity of this lens is its speed (and reasonable price).
for sure. wish they had a Sony equiv. damn nice price.
Psst....go look at old Minolta lenses. Should be able to get a 50mm f/1.7 AF for around $100 or so on eBay. IF you dig, you could probably get the f/1.4 version for $200. On film cameras, the Minolta 50mm was always a little softer than the competition at the corners, but on a digital crop it should be tack sharp throughout...digital bodies crop the edges off these older lenses and just leave the sharp center.
yrneh said: ellisd said: As said in different words above, the 35MM for a smaller DX sensor is equivalent to a 50MM on a full size FX sensor. There are DSLR cameras that have full size sensors, like the Nikon D3, D700, etc where the 35MM would be different than the same lens on a D300 with the smaller DX sensor. The 35MM is being positioned as the 50MM for DX sensors.
Yes, and I think it's ONLY meant for the smaller cropped sensors on the consumer DSLRs. On a full-frame sensor, the image circle of the lens would not cover the whole frame.
That's okay though. If you're using a full frame body, I'd really hope you'd be using a better 50mm than this one anyway. It's a fine everyday lens, but there's better 50mm out there for those at that level.
Amazon status is now "In stock on September 26, 2009", which probably means that the current stock is gone and they are hoping for a new shipment next week.
Fresh lease of life to this thread : Available again at amaz0n for $193.96. well.. it's just a good lens. you may be able to get it at beachcamera with bcb around $180s.
Yes, Nikon SLR kit lenses are pretty sharp, but also slow (f/3.5). The main reason for the popularity of this lens is its speed (and reasonable price).
for sure. wish they had a Sony equiv. damn nice price.
My store sells the Sony 50mm f/1.8 for $139 if you are interested. Also, we sell this 35mm f/1.8 for $189 everyday. Just throwing it out there because this isn't really a great deal.
So if I have this 35mm 1.8 on my D90 do I still need to care for 50mm 1.8D or even 50mm 1.4D for that matter given what everyone has been saying that 35mm is actuallty close to normal (50mm) on D90 ?
k000 said: So if I have this 35mm 1.8 on my D90 do I still need to care for 50mm 1.8D or even 50mm 1.4D for that matter given what everyone has been saying that 35mm is actuallty close to normal (50mm) on D90 ?
I find the 50mm inconvenient when taking indoors, you don't always have the space to move back. That's where the 35mm would have some advantage. The 50mm was only $100~ so if you decide to buy both it's not that expensive. I probably wouldn't buy the 50mm if I had the 35mm already.
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