And this, you seems to be a nice guy;: “Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life.” ― Bruce Lee
This lens on a D90 carried my broke ass from the early 2010s all the way to 2018. It really is something else. Loaned it to a younger photographer who was burnt out on her shit and it re-energized her. A year after she bought her own copy of the lens. Now I have a Zf and a bag full of glass, but I'll never forget this little killer.
This was my fist prime lens that I bought for my D3000 some 12 years ago. I still use it here on my Nikon D4 when I need a small but powerful lens in tighter spaces. Maybe one of the best bang for you buck lens in the DX line. Yes you can use this lens on FX as a 35mm focal length, with some small issues. One is when running fully wide open, at f/1.8 it has some corner vignetting. And as you increase the F stops to 5.6 or higher that vignetting gets worst. So if you shoot this lens on FX be aware you will have to crop ever so slightly to remove the vignetting if you don't want it in the frame. I like the vignetting and seems to add a little character to the lens. On DX this lens is tack sharp from f/3.2 and up. It's very useful at f/2 but like most fast primes go, it doesn't get tack sharp till its two or three stops above it's widest f-stop. If you can grab on for around $100 I would think it is a bargain to have in your DX lineup.
If I get one- I’ll be using the 35mm f/1.8 on a Nikon D90. So with the 1.5 formula the view will actually be closer to a 52mm if I’m hearing and reading everyone right. Is this correct?
Nikon's "nifty 35" - fantastic little lens and value. Works surprisingly well on FX bodies too, I do get a heavy vignette but it's totally usable. There are plenty of other better 35's out there, but they're way more expensive.
I too use this 35mm on my D750 in FX mode. I usually crop my images to 4/3 or 5/4 format, so vignetting is no big deal. I do tend to put a vignette on the images too, so it is a bonus!
It's my second favorite DX lenses, first being the Nikon AFS 17-55mm f2.8g ED. Man THAT lens is phenomenal, one of the only pro lenses Nikon made for DX back in the early 2000s when the only cameras available were crop and photographers jad a need for it.
There is a software fixing the vignetting right..? In Photoshop (Camera Raw Addon) or just in regular Lightroom you can apply lens-corrections which will get rid of the vignetting + bending - right?
It's a 52.5mm lens in 35mm terms, because of the x1.52 DX Cropfactor, vs. 35mm (36x24) Film/Sensor size. Preordered this lens into Jan. 2009, received on release day. Was many years nice on my D40 & D80, D90 bodies...but i am a 35mm shooter, not nifty-fifty. Means a real 35mm (35/F2 AF-D) on FX was for myself the real deal.
Another DX lens that doesn't seem to get much attention is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G. This is not only a macro lens but works well for most anything a 40mm DX lens is suited for. It's accually a bit sharper than the 35mm.
I used this lens on a Nikon D3400 and shot the Seattle Cityscape from Hamiton Park. The detail, sharpness and overall quality was really unbelievable. The AF on mine was very quiet, so this may just be your lens. Highy recommend
Unfortunately I'm a bokeh who%e, and the bokeh on this lens is horrendous. It is tack sharp at all apertures, but I use wide apertures lenses mostly to blur background, and the bokeh was just not up to par. The rendering is not as punchy either. Supposedly Sigma fixed all the issues(mostly focusing issues and manufacturing inconsistencies) they had on the first go around of the 30mm 1.4, with the second generation the Sigma 30mm 1.4 "art" version. If you are looking for great portrait lens without breaking the bank with the 35, 50, 85 1.4 Art, the 30mm 1.4 dx Art is a great alternative.
Hi! This lens is a fixed lens at 35mm, so there is no zoom capability. If you want a lens with zoom, look for lenses that have a dash in-between the two numbers. This means that the lens is able to optically zoom (lengthen) from x_mm to y_mm. Hope that helps!
i think they all sound pretty similar. only the newer lenses with usm got quieter and faster. that being said, the autofocus on video is useless on any nikon dslr no matter what. even if it would work you would use some external mic anyway.
I gave away my 18-55 mm kit lens of my D3300 and 14-42 mm kit lens of G85 to kids to play with because they were outrageously bad. The Panasonic kit lens has good stabilisation but the quality is so bad even in bright sunlight where a mobile phone can give better results. Now I have this lens and Tokina 11-16 mm f2.8 for my D3300, and Olympus 45 mm f1.8 for G85. That serves my purpose for corporate shoots in low light conference halls like nothing else. The noise of focussing can be overcome by getting a wifi mic like the one that I use -- Boya. All the three lenses I have bought are superlative.
That is very true, but that only emphasizes the importance of bringing that stuff to importance today, when many people searching for a lens are planning on using it for video.
Why do I keep hearing people get this backwards? Here's the truth about this lens- quotes on a Nikon site: When mounted on a DX-format SLR, the picture angle is the 35mm equivalent focal length of 50mm. It's actually around 52mm when used on a DX camera. This guy said just the opposite. He said that's the focal length on a full frame camera. He's the second guy today I've heard get that wrong.
My apologies but perhaps you've misunderstood. When I say that it would "translate to 52.5mm on a full frame camera", I'm referring to the focal length itself at that point, not the lens. So, I'm saying the same thing you just wrote.
@@villerasku okay but I’m still confused. I just watched 2-3 videos on that lens and it says while used in a dx crop sensor camera it’s view is actually an about 55.2. Confusing. Is also read 3-4 descriptions on Amazon and other places. Says the same thing. So which is it? Dies it translate to 55mm in a crop sensor dx camera or on a full frame camera. What am I missing?
@@rosschenault4227 So, when used on a DX crop sensor camera, the picture is the same that you would get with a 50mm lens when that was mounted on a full frame camera. If you mount this lens on an FX camera, it will be a 35mm like it says in the lenses name. However, as the lens was designed for the DX system, it's diameter is so small that if you were to ever put it on an FX camera, you would have an extremely strong vignette in your photo.
@@rosschenault4227 Dude, look at it this way. It is what it is. It’s a 35mm lens and that doesn’t change. It projects the same image on any size sensor. So on a full frame sensor you get the full image on the sensor. A crop sensor is just that. The sensor is physically smaller so the edges of your image will be cropped off. When you view or print your image it looks zoomed in. But it’s not really, the image just has been cropped smaller and brought up to size. Get it now?
And this, you seems to be a nice guy;: “Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life.” ― Bruce Lee
This lens on a D90 carried my broke ass from the early 2010s all the way to 2018. It really is something else. Loaned it to a younger photographer who was burnt out on her shit and it re-energized her. A year after she bought her own copy of the lens.
Now I have a Zf and a bag full of glass, but I'll never forget this little killer.
I have this and the 50mm for my D7500 . You were spot on with your assessment. I agree with everything
This was my fist prime lens that I bought for my D3000 some 12 years ago. I still use it here on my Nikon D4 when I need a small but powerful lens in tighter spaces. Maybe one of the best bang for you buck lens in the DX line.
Yes you can use this lens on FX as a 35mm focal length, with some small issues. One is when running fully wide open, at f/1.8 it has some corner vignetting. And as you increase the F stops to 5.6 or higher that vignetting gets worst. So if you shoot this lens on FX be aware you will have to crop ever so slightly to remove the vignetting if you don't want it in the frame. I like the vignetting and seems to add a little character to the lens.
On DX this lens is tack sharp from f/3.2 and up. It's very useful at f/2 but like most fast primes go, it doesn't get tack sharp till its two or three stops above it's widest f-stop. If you can grab on for around $100 I would think it is a bargain to have in your DX lineup.
Excellent honest review
If I get one- I’ll be using the 35mm f/1.8 on a Nikon D90. So with the 1.5 formula the view will actually be closer to a 52mm if I’m hearing and reading everyone right. Is this correct?
Great review, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great review - I like the lens a lot
This is my favorite lens Nikor 35 mm f1 8
Bought it on auction new for 90 euros, great lens.
That's a great deal! Congrats!
I have a Nikon d3100 will this lens be good for car and racing photography?
Thank you very much. Good job. You did a great job. I am following you from Iraq. Can this lens be used for photography and cooking videos?
Nikon's "nifty 35" - fantastic little lens and value. Works surprisingly well on FX bodies too, I do get a heavy vignette but it's totally usable. There are plenty of other better 35's out there, but they're way more expensive.
I too use this 35mm on my D750 in FX mode. I usually crop my images to 4/3 or 5/4 format, so vignetting is no big deal. I do tend to put a vignette on the images too, so it is a bonus!
It's my second favorite DX lenses, first being the Nikon AFS 17-55mm f2.8g ED. Man THAT lens is phenomenal, one of the only pro lenses Nikon made for DX back in the early 2000s when the only cameras available were crop and photographers jad a need for it.
There is a software fixing the vignetting right..?
In Photoshop (Camera Raw Addon) or just in regular Lightroom you can apply lens-corrections which will get rid of the vignetting + bending - right?
yes
It's a fantastic little lens. Pretty much the DX nifty fifty. Cheap as chips used (like $125) and gives great results.
I used ths even on my FX camera, just use PS to fix the vignetting would be fine. It is light weight and sharp.
It's a 52.5mm lens in 35mm terms, because of the x1.52 DX Cropfactor, vs. 35mm (36x24) Film/Sensor size. Preordered this lens into Jan. 2009, received on release day. Was many years nice on my D40 & D80, D90 bodies...but i am a 35mm shooter, not nifty-fifty. Means a real 35mm (35/F2 AF-D) on FX was for myself the real deal.
people still review this lens, wow, good stuff
Another DX lens that doesn't seem to get much attention is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G. This is not only a macro lens but works well for most anything a 40mm DX lens is suited for. It's accually a bit sharper than the 35mm.
I used this lens on a Nikon D3400 and shot the Seattle Cityscape from Hamiton Park. The detail, sharpness and overall quality was really unbelievable. The AF on mine was very quiet, so this may just be your lens. Highy recommend
I think he mean when you took video, you will notice it.
Unfortunately I'm a bokeh who%e, and the bokeh on this lens is horrendous. It is tack sharp at all apertures, but I use wide apertures lenses mostly to blur background, and the bokeh was just not up to par. The rendering is not as punchy either. Supposedly Sigma fixed all the issues(mostly focusing issues and manufacturing inconsistencies) they had on the first go around of the 30mm 1.4, with the second generation the Sigma 30mm 1.4 "art" version. If you are looking for great portrait lens without breaking the bank with the 35, 50, 85 1.4 Art, the 30mm 1.4 dx Art is a great alternative.
What's the best portrait lense that's af for around $50
Hello! Any idea how to zoom in with this lenses? Can't do it at all!
Hi! This lens is a fixed lens at 35mm, so there is no zoom capability. If you want a lens with zoom, look for lenses that have a dash in-between the two numbers. This means that the lens is able to optically zoom (lengthen) from x_mm to y_mm. Hope that helps!
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Put one foot in front of the other until your subject fills the view finder.
Can this be used for my D7200? I’m more focused on taking group photos.
You can use it with a D7200
Will this fit a d3200?
yes
but the d3200 is total garbage
It will since it is f-mount. I use this as my main lens for steets. Using D3100.
u just dont know how to photograph@@miamiSincar
1.8 is for portraits, not for landscapes, so CA is not an issue
Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 for Nikon F is great, too
Best kitlens I use rn, but I’m doing concert photography so really need that low f1.8!
I agree. The sigma 17-50 is a great all round and sharp lens. The one I use the most.
the 85mm DX is loud af too lol
i think they all sound pretty similar. only the newer lenses with usm got quieter and faster. that being said, the autofocus on video is useless on any nikon dslr no matter what. even if it would work you would use some external mic anyway.
I gave away my 18-55 mm kit lens of my D3300 and 14-42 mm kit lens of G85 to kids to play with because they were outrageously bad. The Panasonic kit lens has good stabilisation but the quality is so bad even in bright sunlight where a mobile phone can give better results.
Now I have this lens and Tokina 11-16 mm f2.8 for my D3300, and Olympus 45 mm f1.8 for G85. That serves my purpose for corporate shoots in low light conference halls like nothing else. The noise of focussing can be overcome by getting a wifi mic like the one that I use -- Boya. All the three lenses I have bought are superlative.
It was designed during the days when nobody shoots video with a dslr.
That is very true, but that only emphasizes the importance of bringing that stuff to importance today, when many people searching for a lens are planning on using it for video.
Boy am I glad I don’t need autofocus
Why do I keep hearing people get this backwards? Here's the truth about this lens- quotes on a Nikon site: When mounted on a DX-format SLR, the picture angle is the 35mm equivalent focal length of 50mm. It's actually around 52mm when used on a DX camera. This guy said just the opposite. He said that's the focal length on a full frame camera. He's the second guy today I've heard get that wrong.
My apologies but perhaps you've misunderstood. When I say that it would "translate to 52.5mm on a full frame camera", I'm referring to the focal length itself at that point, not the lens. So, I'm saying the same thing you just wrote.
@@villerasku okay but I’m still confused. I just watched 2-3 videos on that lens and it says while used in a dx crop sensor camera it’s view is actually an about 55.2. Confusing. Is also read 3-4 descriptions on Amazon and other places. Says the same thing. So which is it? Dies it translate to 55mm in a crop sensor dx camera or on a full frame camera. What am I missing?
@@rosschenault4227 So, when used on a DX crop sensor camera, the picture is the same that you would get with a 50mm lens when that was mounted on a full frame camera. If you mount this lens on an FX camera, it will be a 35mm like it says in the lenses name. However, as the lens was designed for the DX system, it's diameter is so small that if you were to ever put it on an FX camera, you would have an extremely strong vignette in your photo.
@@rosschenault4227
Dude, look at it this way. It is what it is. It’s a 35mm lens and that doesn’t change. It projects the same image on any size sensor. So on a full frame sensor you get the full image on the sensor. A crop sensor is just that. The sensor is physically smaller so the edges of your image will be cropped off. When you view or print your image it looks zoomed in. But it’s not really, the image just has been cropped smaller and brought up to size.
Get it now?
it's not stupid u funny u