I was on the fence to buy the sought after Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Lens that goes in and out of stock on Amaz0n and B&H.
My local BestBuy store in Boston had one for $199. I asked a clerk to check the stores around the area and there was at least 2 other stores that had them in-stock (Mansfield and Cambridge). Local taxes do apply so for some this is a not so much a deal. However you can use the 10% off Movers Guide coupon [search this forum] to offset taxes or just make the deal sweeter.
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Ok folks..i give up..i am a photography noob, and I cant seem to figure out why this lens is so expensive or even why anybody would want to buy it. The kit lens with D40 is 18-55mm which I suppose includes 35mm. AND i am guessing you cant really zoom in and out with the 35mm lens..so why..o..why would anybody buy this..
That is true. It's not a zoom lens like you're 18-55. It's a prime lens and 35mm. Read up on f stop numbers. This can let much more light in and will be better in low light situations. Situations also where you might not want to use your flash (indoors). You can also create great bokeh.
Look up the terms you don't understand. Photography is awesome.... So much to learn... I started with that same kit you mentioned in Iraq (07). It worked well, but there's much more you can do.
sniper101 said:Ok folks..i give up..i am a photography noob, and I cant seem to figure out why this lens is so expensive or even why anybody would want to buy it. The kit lens with D40 is 18-55mm which I suppose includes 35mm. AND i am guessing you cant really zoom in and out with the 35mm lens..so why..o..why would anybody buy this..
Do some google searches comparing prime lenses vs. zoom lenses. Prime lenses (one set length, such as 35mm, 50mm, etc.) typically produce much better pictures at that focal length since the elements are all specifically designed for one purpose. For example, a 35mm prime lens will generally produce better pictures than an 18-55mm lens which is set to 35mm, even with the same f-stop, shutter speed, iso, etc. In addition, prime lenses allow much wider apertures. The 18-55 at 35mm has a max aperture of about f4, while this lens goes to f1.8. The biggest advantage of this is allowing faster shutter speeds in low light since more light can get into the lens quicker, due to the wider opening (the lower the f number, the bigger the opening). I've had this lens for several months and since I take lots of indoor pictures, I LOVE it.
1.8 is great for low light, and it's much sharper than the 18-55 kit lens. I own the 35, 50, 85/1.8 and they are all very sharp, and affordable. (well all but the 85)
Got even better deal when I picked one up few days ago. The BB employee was super nice and when I asked if I could use the movers guide coupon told me about a better discount. If you buy 3 camera accessories, you get 15% off each one. I ended up getting lens, UV filter, and camera bag for $224. The lens came out to just $169 + tax.
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