I agree. Especially seeing as the people who come here, if they had all the experience like they claim and act like, they wouldn't be on this video. And this dude is nice enough to take his time to make videos like these.
The Nikon 28mm f 1.4 that ran from 1994 to 2006 was a legend and was known for being as sharp at 1.4 as other apertures. It has become the most expensive second hand lens now and was selling for $3500 back in 2009, but I`m not sure how much it is these days.
Matt quick question? I currently own the Nikon D7000 chose this over the D3100 and very happy I did. I currently use nikon 16-85mm , 70-300mm, 35mm and a Tokina 11-16mm. I'm in the market for a macro lens and have heard good things about the Tokina 100mm? I've been comparing it to the Nikon 105mm but that's $500 more which i'd rather spend on lighting and flashes or perhaps get a dedicated portrait lens? I currently have aSB400 flash and would like to know where I might look at upgradiing?
Great review, If you guys don't have money to buy it, is because you don't do plans to buy it. And If you guys are negative, please don't comment, because who cares negative people...Great Video! Thank you!
Hi Matt, what is the difference between your Top 3 lenses and Top 4 Prime lenses? IF price is not a factor, can you recommend the Best 3 lenses I should buy with the D7000? Thank you .
You know what's up. These are all super sharp and reasonbly priced options that will give professional results on a DX body. On FX the choices would probably change a little at least on the wide end. I'm looking at that 105mm VR for FX for the same reasons you liked it. I'd love the 85 f/1.4, but you can't argue with VR, more focal length, razor sharp optics and macro ability...oh yeah, and $800 less!
I just ordered a D7000 yesterday. I plan to use mine mainly for video purposes. What primes would you suggest for video use? Would I be okay with say a 35mm, 50mm, and a 85mm?
for day to day photography one a D3200 body, would you recommend 35mm 1.8 or 20mm 2.8?? i was actually thinking to go with 35mm, because of better DOF? or am i wrong here?
The reason you spend more on a 50mm f/1.4 lens is not because it opens up a little more, it's because it's performance at f/2.0 is better, while also giving you the ability to shoot in lower light if you need to. The 1.4 also has superior bokeh, which I would/do pay handsomely for. The f/1.8 lens is flatter field, so it's better for macro work and it's also a pretty good lens for portraits and a very sharp lens, but for what it was designed to do, the 50mm f/1.4 performs better.
@7mt7 I know all that. And how is there not a lot to choose from? You've got the 35mm, the 40mm, that works great, the 50s are perfect, the 85mm is absolutely amazing, the 105s work great, especially the macro and the 135mm f/2DC is very different, yet it's a very interesting lens to use, thanks to the defocus control. There is plenty to choose from, I'm sure I've missed other great lenses for portraits. Also, all focal lengths, even on DX only lenses must be multiplied by the 1.5x crop factor.
With airlines now limiting carry-on luggage to just one bag for economy passengers , WHICH INCLUDES the camera bag , once you put 2 camera bodies and a flashgun , batteries and memory cards together , there is little room for more than 2 lenses , before you have to start having to find room for passport snack etc , SO , which lenses would YOU choose if you were on a budget ? ( you can choose zoom lenses if you like )
And to add on the photographer02's reply, Nikon has the same mount on all its bodies from the beginning of their camera history which means that the old lenses the ancient old can still be used to the modern DSLRs.
Imo the 18-105 mm is a very good lens to start with but then if you try one of those prime lenses, you will realize the difference in sharpness and picture quality. The only drawback at the beginning is that you zoom with your feet but it will force you to think more about framing (composition) which is the key to taking good pictures :)
I shoot with the 35, 50, and 105 shown here and concur that they are all great. I don't shoot wide, so I've added an 85 1.4 rather than the 20mm shown here. The 105 is incredible for portraits, but even with the limiter set, my sample also hunts for focus as the reviewer mentions others have reported. Granted, that's compared to the 50 1.4 and 85 1.4 which focus instantly. But I've taken most of my best shots with the 105 so it's worth it.
we use a d300s as our main wedding shooter, its made us a lot of cash. i was actually thinking of getting a d7000 as our 2nd body, no matter the gear, the best gear has always been the one you dont put in a camera bag
Hi, can you please tell which lens are best for travel and outdoor, to shoot outdoor pics as well as closeup pics, i am new to DSLR and unable to decide which lens to get for NikonD7000,
Yes, you can use it very well on a D600. It's sharp until the edges even on FX, I use it on my D800. I considered swapping my 35/1.8 for the 35/2 when I bought the D800, but then I realized the 35/1.8 was really good, even on FX. The only downside is the vignetting if you're focusing on infinity or when stopping down. But if you're going to be stopping down, perhaps you have another lens you could use anyway? =) Color fringing can be bothering as well. All in all, totally worth the price!
@AmitMusicStaz Yes, regardless what some "experts" say. I shot as well the 35/2 which is a full format lens - same field of view than the 35/1.8. The crop-factor 1.5 means only that the 1.5 times smaller sensor gives a FOV like a 1.5 times longer lens on a FX sensor. The focal length designation is physical property and not adjusted for lenses that aren't capable to illuminate a full frame sensor.
I would use the 24mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4, which would give you something like 36mm and 75mm for the D7000. A killer combination. For portraiture, you should get the 85mm f/1.8G--super duper sharp lens and for an amazing price. That works out to 136mm on the D7000 body--perfect for portraiture.
I can't agree on the AF 20mm 2.8D lens as being a good choice for the D7000. It's the good AF-D style, however, performance isn't quite good. It's quite soft at 2.8 and get an acceptable sharpness at around f6.3. The one I had was weird in terms of focussing. The whole image would wobble quite a lot when the focus was trying to lock-on. Not a prime, but the 16-85 is a wonderful choice if you need a little more wide angle, or the Tokina 11-16, which we've had great results with.
I'm quite sure I already corrected myself on that. I'm American and I didn't notice I pronounced it that way until you just told me, thank you, detective.
SO... if I want a lens with 50mm field of view on my DX body? The 50mm fx lens gives me 75mm, and the 35mm dx lens gives me.. 35mm. What about a "real" 50mm? Have I understood this completely wrong? Would be very grateful for an answer!
witch one is the best ? Tamron 18 - 200 mm / F 3,5 - 6,3 DI III VCTamron 18 - 270 mm / F 3,5 - 6,3 DI II VC PZDTamron 18 - 270 / 3,5 - 6,3 DI II VC ASP. IFTamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro NIKON
ArtoftheImage Thanks alot, i am thinking about 50mm 1.8d and 1.8g because they are given very closed image quality except the G has better focusing but cost almost double price compare to the D one. What would u recommend me to buy G or D ? i am using Nikon D7100.
@carstensaager No @1njdunn is right the lens is designed to give 35mm on a DX body. If you were right and if the 35mm DX would be the same as a 35mm FX then on a DX body you'd get a 52.5mm lens which is just wrong since you really get 35mm.
@krasav4ik82 Yes you are correct in shutter speed. But in the pro world of film and photography we talk about speed of lenses as fast lenses meaning wide open or its aperture. So the lower f# factor is is its speed/fast of that lens usually only used in reference to prime lenses with fixed apertures. DP to AD or Best Boy (depending on what side of the pond your on) "give me the fastest we have think I need it for this shot". So the wider the aperture the faster the lens is.
Better for what?:) There's no right answer to your question. 35mm is more like a normal lens on DX body. Great quality, perfect for daily shooting. Longer glasses as 50/85mm 1.4 (or 1.8) are generally better for portrait photography. For sure it doesn't mean that you cannot use 35mm for portraits but you will have to stay very close to your subject which will cause too much distraction/deformation and you got different perspective. My suggestion would be to go with both 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8.
Don't mean to correct you, but it wasn't your equipment that got you on Getty, it was your talent and skill with it. It's all the photographer, and not the equipment.
@Synnergy08 50mm 1.4 = FX lens = apr. 75mm on DX body = good for portraits = good for you if you shoot lots of portraits. There´s unfortunately not a lot to chose from if you´re into shooting portraits with a DX sensor. So, his advice is pretty good ;)
@krasav4ik82 On the same camera, same ISO, same time, same place, same light ... the aperture of the lens is what enables you to have a faster shutter speed if you are inclined to shoot wide open so it's not 100% incorrect to say it's a "fast" lens. It's more of a colloquialism, I'll give you that .. but it is still common usage. I'll also add that prime lenses are inherently "faster" than zooms due to their interior simplicity. Nice vid btw, I have the 35/1.8 and the 105/2.8 .. awesome lenses.
It's pronounced "bo-kay", and "vin-yet", the "g" is silent. Additionally, I've spent a lot of time looking for lenses and found that the referrals and reviews that Ken Rockwell does for his site are great as far as bang for your buck, honest reviews etc. Personally I don't need an f2.8 lens. The sharpest you will find your lens producing an image is at f5.6-f8. Therefore the majority of my images are in that range. Don't need 2.8? Save money and get an f3.5-f4. Good vid :)
the only reason to complain is due to the price. af-s lenses are so much more expensive than standard af lenses and I'm on a budget so i just invested in a d7000, as its DX and it has a built in motor, lovely camera and its just great.
between Nikon 50mm 1.4d and 1.4g, here is the tips for you guys. If your body has the AF motor inside, so the 1.4d is the best choice due to price/perform otherwise you will need the 1.4g with AF motor attach to the len. The quality of 50mm 1.4d and 1.4g is nearly equal.
I can't help but laugh at these people who don't think he's legit because he doesn't have the most expensive lenses. Granted this guy isn't the most knowledgable, but you don't have to have the top of the line lenses to be "legit". I'm 16, and i'm on a budget. My d300S + rokinon 85 1.4 manual focus isn't the best kit, but its gotten multiple of my images on Getty. So how about you get off of your high horse and don't base legitimacy on gear.
You can say the 50mm f/1.4 is like a 75mm f/1.4 on DX, but that's not entirely true, because the depth of field on the DX body will be far greater, and therefore the isolating properties of the lens aren't as good. It's a shame, Nikon still haven't released a fast portrait lens (i.e. something equal to the 85mm f/1.4, so say an AF-S 55mm f/1.2), and maybe never will. The AF-S 35mm might be very sharp, but in every other area it is eclipsed by the older 35mm f/2.
@JustinIGilliland im using a d7000 with the kit lens haha hoping to buy the nikkor 35mm 1.8 lens because im broke and also thinking of buying the 70-300mm fx lens to get super mega zoom with a dx body :) awwwwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
P.S. The 35's AF speed is not astonishing, at least compared to the 50 f/1.8 G, which I've played with for a while. This 50 seems to me a little softer than the 35, but at least it doesn't seem to suffer from the 35's focus problems (which, from what I read, is very common).
I agree.
Especially seeing as the people who come here, if they had all the experience like they claim and act like, they wouldn't be on this video.
And this dude is nice enough to take his time to make videos like these.
I shot videon for a wedding with the d7000 with only the 50, 20 and 35. they covered all of my needed focal range and performed fantastically.
Great pace and informative review. Definitley not annoying
What lens would be good in low light conditions in clubs or indoor events?
I need to zoom in and out.
Great video!
The Nikon 28mm f 1.4 that ran from 1994 to 2006 was a legend and was known for being as sharp at 1.4 as other apertures. It has become the most expensive second hand lens now and was selling for $3500 back in 2009, but I`m not sure how much it is these days.
Thank u Matt is allways a placer to watch your videos !!!
Hi, which lens would you recommend (D7000) for shooting close up product shots? Thanks
Thanks for such an informative and well thought out video!
Matt quick question? I currently own the Nikon D7000 chose this over the D3100 and very happy I did. I currently use nikon 16-85mm , 70-300mm, 35mm and a Tokina 11-16mm. I'm in the market for a macro lens and have heard good things about the Tokina 100mm? I've been comparing it to the Nikon 105mm but that's $500 more which i'd rather spend on lighting and flashes or perhaps get a dedicated portrait lens? I currently have aSB400 flash and would like to know where I might look at upgradiing?
Great review, If you guys don't have money to buy it, is because you don't do plans to buy it. And If you guys are negative, please don't comment, because who cares negative people...Great Video! Thank you!
Hi Matt, what is the difference between your Top 3 lenses and Top 4 Prime lenses? IF price is not a factor, can you recommend the Best 3 lenses I should buy with the D7000? Thank you .
You know what's up. These are all super sharp and reasonbly priced options that will give professional results on a DX body. On FX the choices would probably change a little at least on the wide end. I'm looking at that 105mm VR for FX for the same reasons you liked it. I'd love the 85 f/1.4, but you can't argue with VR, more focal length, razor sharp optics and macro ability...oh yeah, and $800 less!
I was struggling to decide whether to get the 35mm 1.8g or 50mm 1.8d/g. Gee now I have to get both. :)
I just ordered a D7000 yesterday. I plan to use mine mainly for video purposes. What primes would you suggest for video use? Would I be okay with say a 35mm, 50mm, and a 85mm?
for day to day photography one a D3200 body, would you recommend 35mm 1.8 or 20mm 2.8??
i was actually thinking to go with 35mm, because of better DOF? or am i wrong here?
Does the auto focus, and light meter work with the D lens on a D7000? Thanks
The reason you spend more on a 50mm f/1.4 lens is not because it opens up a little more, it's because it's performance at f/2.0 is better, while also giving you the ability to shoot in lower light if you need to. The 1.4 also has superior bokeh, which I would/do pay handsomely for. The f/1.8 lens is flatter field, so it's better for macro work and it's also a pretty good lens for portraits and a very sharp lens, but for what it was designed to do, the 50mm f/1.4 performs better.
@7mt7 I know all that. And how is there not a lot to choose from? You've got the 35mm, the 40mm, that works great, the 50s are perfect, the 85mm is absolutely amazing, the 105s work great, especially the macro and the 135mm f/2DC is very different, yet it's a very interesting lens to use, thanks to the defocus control. There is plenty to choose from, I'm sure I've missed other great lenses for portraits. Also, all focal lengths, even on DX only lenses must be multiplied by the 1.5x crop factor.
Nice informative video. Thanks for sharing
With airlines now limiting carry-on luggage to just one bag for economy passengers , WHICH INCLUDES the camera bag , once you put 2 camera bodies and a flashgun , batteries and memory cards together , there is little room for more than 2 lenses , before you have to start having to find room for passport snack etc , SO , which lenses would YOU choose if you were on a budget ? ( you can choose zoom lenses if you like )
And to add on the photographer02's reply, Nikon has the same mount on all its bodies from the beginning of their camera history which means that the old lenses the ancient old can still be used to the modern DSLRs.
it would be nice to have the name of all the lenses in the video notes
Imo the 18-105 mm is a very good lens to start with but then if you try one of those prime lenses, you will realize the difference in sharpness and picture quality. The only drawback at the beginning is that you zoom with your feet but it will force you to think more about framing (composition) which is the key to taking good pictures :)
I shoot with the 35, 50, and 105 shown here and concur that they are all great. I don't shoot wide, so I've added an 85 1.4 rather than the 20mm shown here. The 105 is incredible for portraits, but even with the limiter set, my sample also hunts for focus as the reviewer mentions others have reported. Granted, that's compared to the 50 1.4 and 85 1.4 which focus instantly. But I've taken most of my best shots with the 105 so it's worth it.
@Denso2131 DX is the cropped sensor of Nikon bodies and FX is the full frame (35 mm film) sensor size.
I'll suggest some older ones that work great on the d7000:
24mm f2 ais
58mm f1.2 noct nikkor
300mm f4.5 IF ED ais
we use a d300s as our main wedding shooter, its made us a lot of cash. i was actually thinking of getting a d7000 as our 2nd body, no matter the gear, the best gear has always been the one you dont put in a camera bag
@Kmanmarr You can use the 35mm DX on an FX body, there is just a small amount of Vignetting.
awesome vid thanks bro, definitly help me decide on my lense i'm actually on my way to pick up a 50mm
Hi, can you please tell which lens are best for travel and outdoor, to shoot outdoor pics as well as closeup pics, i am new to DSLR and unable to decide which lens to get for NikonD7000,
Yes, you can use it very well on a D600. It's sharp until the edges even on FX, I use it on my D800. I considered swapping my 35/1.8 for the 35/2 when I bought the D800, but then I realized the 35/1.8 was really good, even on FX. The only downside is the vignetting if you're focusing on infinity or when stopping down. But if you're going to be stopping down, perhaps you have another lens you could use anyway? =) Color fringing can be bothering as well. All in all, totally worth the price!
Great selection
@AmitMusicStaz Yes, regardless what some "experts" say. I shot as well the 35/2 which is a full format lens - same field of view than the 35/1.8. The crop-factor 1.5 means only that the 1.5 times smaller sensor gives a FOV like a 1.5 times longer lens on a FX sensor. The focal length designation is physical property and not adjusted for lenses that aren't capable to illuminate a full frame sensor.
@TexezRose I own Sigma and D7000 and it's really good lens (even wide open) with a nice bokeh.
Hello.... thank you for the video. Please can you tell me, what lens is good for Video mode on D7000?... any recommendations??
Just wanna ask. Which do you think would be better for portraits? 105mm vr macro or 105mm DC? thanks
Thanks for the review. Have you tested the Sigma 50mm 1.4? Just wondering what you think of the lens for the d7000
Thanks
What about nikon af-s dx nikkor 35mm f/1.8g lens ? It is very cheap, isn't it ?
I love the field of view you get from a 35mm lens, what lens will give me the same look as a 35mm on a 1.5 crop sensor?
corrin nicole about a 24. The f-stop needs to be multiplied by the crop factor too
I would use the 24mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4, which would give you something like 36mm and 75mm for the D7000. A killer combination. For portraiture, you should get the 85mm f/1.8G--super duper sharp lens and for an amazing price. That works out to 136mm on the D7000 body--perfect for portraiture.
I can't agree on the AF 20mm 2.8D lens as being a good choice for the D7000. It's the good AF-D style, however, performance isn't quite good. It's quite soft at 2.8 and get an acceptable sharpness at around f6.3. The one I had was weird in terms of focussing. The whole image would wobble quite a lot when the focus was trying to lock-on. Not a prime, but the 16-85 is a wonderful choice if you need a little more wide angle, or the Tokina 11-16, which we've had great results with.
Can you tell me if you could use 35mm f1.8 on D600? Like the vid. Have you used the older or newere 28mm f2.8 or new f1.8 ?
At now what are the best under 150€?
I'm quite sure I already corrected myself on that.
I'm American and I didn't notice I pronounced it that way until you just told me, thank you, detective.
hey matt, I'm really confused i wanna buy a prime lens but i can't pick between the 35mm and 50mm which one do you think i should get
How do you clear a battery flashing error code on a Nikon 7100?
awesome video again. thanks)
Does the 35mm become a 52mm on a DX camera?
Thanks bro...now I get it. I guess D7000 falls under DX body. Thanks to the both of u.
SO...
if I want a lens with 50mm field of view on my DX body? The 50mm fx lens gives me 75mm, and the 35mm dx lens gives me.. 35mm. What about a "real" 50mm? Have I understood this completely wrong?
Would be very grateful for an answer!
would you recommend the 85 1.8 G on that? or the 50mm is gonna get the job done for portraits?
witch one is the best ?
Tamron 18 - 200 mm / F 3,5 - 6,3 DI III VCTamron 18 - 270 mm / F 3,5 - 6,3 DI II VC PZDTamron 18 - 270 / 3,5 - 6,3 DI II VC ASP. IFTamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro NIKON
Which produces creamier bokeh, the 85mm 1.g or the 50mm 1.4g?
Het Matt, how's the 20mm compared to the Tokina 11-16 on a DX body?
can you tell me between nikon 50mm 1.4g and 35 1.8g which one is more sharp for potrait ?
David Duong Not sure which is sharper (probably very close), but the 50mm focal length is more suitable for portraits than the 35mm.
ArtoftheImage Thanks alot, i am thinking about 50mm 1.8d and 1.8g because they are given very closed image quality except the G has better focusing but cost almost double price compare to the D one. What would u recommend me to buy G or D ? i am using Nikon D7100.
+David Duong Hope you got the D.
Have you ever had issues with the Sigma 24-70 (non HSM) 2.8 with your D7k?
@carstensaager No @1njdunn is right the lens is designed to give 35mm on a DX body. If you were right and if the 35mm DX would be the same as a 35mm FX then on a DX body you'd get a 52.5mm lens which is just wrong since you really get 35mm.
I will buy this camera. I got nikkor 50mm 1.8D, sigma 70-200mm 2.8 APO HSM, and sigma 18-50mm 2.8 HSM DC ;)
@1njdunn This is simply wrong, 35mm is 35mm, DX only says that the lens will vignette on FX bodies
I bought the 50mm 1.8g ....
Good video, man!
@niggab00b2007 the 35mm gives you 52.5mm, you still apply the crop factor on DX lenses, they just can't be used on FX.
is that the first? AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
i have sooo many numbers floating through my head atm lol
FYI it's "vin-yette" not vig-nette :)
will the 35mm work well with my d70???
@krasav4ik82 Yes you are correct in shutter speed. But in the pro world of film and photography we talk about speed of lenses as fast lenses meaning wide open or its aperture. So the lower f# factor is is its speed/fast of that lens usually only used in reference to prime lenses with fixed apertures. DP to AD or Best Boy (depending on what side of the pond your on) "give me the fastest we have think I need it for this shot". So the wider the aperture the faster the lens is.
Nice of you to list the lenses in the comments... Oh wait you just had your books listed :/
Better for what?:) There's no right answer to your question. 35mm is more like a normal lens on DX body. Great quality, perfect for daily shooting. Longer glasses as 50/85mm 1.4 (or 1.8) are generally better for portrait photography. For sure it doesn't mean that you cannot use 35mm for portraits but you will have to stay very close to your subject which will cause too much distraction/deformation and you got different perspective. My suggestion would be to go with both 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8.
Don't mean to correct you, but it wasn't your equipment that got you on Getty, it was your talent and skill with it. It's all the photographer, and not the equipment.
@Synnergy08 50mm 1.4 = FX lens = apr. 75mm on DX body = good for portraits = good for you if you shoot lots of portraits. There´s unfortunately not a lot to chose from if you´re into shooting portraits with a DX sensor. So, his advice is pretty good ;)
@krasav4ik82 On the same camera, same ISO, same time, same place, same light ... the aperture of the lens is what enables you to have a faster shutter speed if you are inclined to shoot wide open so it's not 100% incorrect to say it's a "fast" lens. It's more of a colloquialism, I'll give you that .. but it is still common usage. I'll also add that prime lenses are inherently "faster" than zooms due to their interior simplicity.
Nice vid btw, I have the 35/1.8 and the 105/2.8 .. awesome lenses.
Just ordered one for my d7000 :)
so all lenses fantastic lenses right ?
@MrJubblegum And did you type youi instead of you? We all make mistakes.
Nice Lenses
I got the Nikon 50mm 1.4 G on my D7000
what about D7100 .. !!?
thank u
@teceteri what is?
the 35mm f1.8 is really 35mm on a DX body?
Im 8 months late but I totally agree. Who says photography is for the people who can afford the big expensive lenses. We are not all rich/stupid.
what about a 50mm f1.8G?
what is mean by CX format ?
do you work for nikon
It's pronounced "bo-kay", and "vin-yet", the "g" is silent.
Additionally, I've spent a lot of time looking for lenses and found that the referrals and reviews that Ken Rockwell does for his site are great as far as bang for your buck, honest reviews etc.
Personally I don't need an f2.8 lens. The sharpest you will find your lens producing an image is at f5.6-f8. Therefore the majority of my images are in that range. Don't need 2.8? Save money and get an f3.5-f4. Good vid :)
Holy crap guys calm down this is a great review. You guys are tearing Him apart.
so 35 1.8 or 50 1.4?
Don't bother with f1.4 unless you got a big pocket or you really need such a shallow DOF. Taking pictures at 1.4 can be tricky btw:)
the only reason to complain is due to the price. af-s lenses are so much more expensive than standard af lenses and I'm on a budget so i just invested in a d7000, as its DX and it has a built in motor, lovely camera and its just great.
between Nikon 50mm 1.4d and 1.4g, here is the tips for you guys. If your body has the AF motor inside, so the 1.4d is the best choice due to price/perform otherwise you will need the 1.4g with AF motor attach to the len. The quality of 50mm 1.4d and 1.4g is nearly equal.
Question Whats DX and FX mean? Anybody...
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is twice the cost and can be used on both body types. Also its TONS cheaper then the other pro lenes. About 1/3 of the cost.
the whole "bokah" thing is making me lol
same story here m8 allot of ppl tend to forget what its like to start out with a small budget
I can't help but laugh at these people who don't think he's legit because he doesn't have the most expensive lenses. Granted this guy isn't the most knowledgable, but you don't have to have the top of the line lenses to be "legit". I'm 16, and i'm on a budget. My d300S + rokinon 85 1.4 manual focus isn't the best kit, but its gotten multiple of my images on Getty. So how about you get off of your high horse and don't base legitimacy on gear.
You can say the 50mm f/1.4 is like a 75mm f/1.4 on DX, but that's not entirely true, because the depth of field on the DX body will be far greater, and therefore the isolating properties of the lens aren't as good.
It's a shame, Nikon still haven't released a fast portrait lens (i.e. something equal to the 85mm f/1.4, so say an AF-S 55mm f/1.2), and maybe never will.
The AF-S 35mm might be very sharp, but in every other area it is eclipsed by the older 35mm f/2.
What ABOUT the D7100?
@JustinIGilliland im using a d7000 with the kit lens haha hoping to buy the nikkor 35mm 1.8 lens because im broke and also thinking of buying the 70-300mm fx lens to get super mega zoom with a dx body :) awwwwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
P.S. The 35's AF speed is not astonishing, at least compared to the 50 f/1.8 G, which I've played with for a while. This 50 seems to me a little softer than the 35, but at least it doesn't seem to suffer from the 35's focus problems (which, from what I read, is very common).
yes they do