*** NIKON 35mm AF-S f/1.8 *** MARCH RELEASE!!!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

02/09/2009 10:49:09 PM · #1

FINALLY!!!! A normal lens for us Crop Factor people!!!

Nikon is releasing an AF-S version of the 35mm f/2D AF-D Lens!!!

I almost bought the AF-D version last week, the store actually ordered it for me, good thing I didn't pay yet =)

I'm going to try and PRE-Order the AF-S version later this week... it's susposed to ship out in March this year...

Check it out:

NIKON 35mm AF-S f/1.8 G

Message edited by author 2009-02-09 22:49:32.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

02/09/2009 11:19:10 PM · #2

Oh crap! There goes any chance on a sale of my Sigma 30mm F1.4.

Lonni

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/09/2009 11:25:26 PM · #3

Woo Hoo! Any early reviews anyone has seen?

02/09/2009 11:26:25 PM · #4

no news yet... I'm ordering one on Wednesday... so I'll post a mini review as soon as I get it...

02/09/2009 11:26:48 PM · #5

one good thing is that is has a rubber Bum gasket

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/09/2009 11:27:15 PM · #6

I forgot the BEST PART!!!!!!!!!! it only Costs $199 US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lonni

Nikon D700

02/09/2009 11:28:58 PM · #7

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

I forgot the BEST PART!!!!!!!!!! it only Costs $199 US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, but that's still a fortune in Aussie pesos :)

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

02/09/2009 11:32:55 PM · #8

That's a great focal length for a prime lens. I have an old Nikkor "O" manual Ai lens, and it is one of the best in my bag. I used it extensively last summer after my 18-70 G went over the waterfall at Glacier N P in Montana. I hope that the new 35 G's will keep that glass quality like the old Ai's had.

02/09/2009 11:33:10 PM · #9

well... it's a STEAL compaired to the $300 35mm f/2D old version for FX

Prash

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/09/2009 11:35:33 PM · #10

Here is the official Nikon page.

I wonder though. Why would it replace the 50mm 1.8 nifty-fifty (besides the focal length)?

Message edited by author 2009-02-09 23:36:22.

02/09/2009 11:43:38 PM · #11

crop factop... 50 on a DX is a 75 (No longer normal).... 35 on a DX is a 52.5 (as close to normal as you're gonna get)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

02/09/2009 11:44:16 PM · #12

Quoted from Nikon's Page

"Optical formula optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, rendering a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 35mm film camera"

breadfan35

Nikon D3

02/09/2009 11:57:39 PM · #13

Should have been a FX lens. DX Primes make no sense.

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

02/10/2009 12:13:17 AM · #14

Says the man with a D3.... go buy a 35mm F/2D =P

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

02/10/2009 03:39:30 AM · #15

Makes complete sense if you look at it from an economic pov. I don't know the sales stats but I'd bet that for Nikon, Canon, and Sony (the manufacturers that produce both 35mm FF and APS-C cameras) the sales of APS-C far out weighs FF and by a very large margin. Most people can't afford the $3000-$8000 price tag for a FF camera or the new, equally high priced FX lenses. I guess you could argue that DX lenses won't work on FF cams and so will be a lost investment when upgrading to FF. However, the price of this new AF-S lens is miniscule and don't the new FX cameras take DX lenses with an adapter and in-camera crop?

I'd venture to say too that most people don't need FF as their printing needs rarely if ever exceed 8x10, and even up to 16x20 APS cameras are more than adequate. Also, most (the masses) probably don't want to carry around huge FF bodies and FF lenses. APS also gives longer focal range for wildlife or sports shooters. The strata of offered models range from the small bodied to the large; entry level to professional; sub $1000 to $8000. Should Nikon discontinue their entry level or semi-pro models and give over those market segments to their competitors? Wouldn't make economic sense.

Sounds to me that with this announcement Nikon is making a statement that they will continue to produce and support the small sensored cameras, as most likely will Canon too.

Originally posted by breadfan35:

Should have been a FX lens. DX Primes make no sense.

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

02/10/2009 04:42:57 AM · #16

Nice one for those with entry level bodies. Finally an affordable AF prime that you guys can use.

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

crop factop... 50 on a DX is a 75 (No longer normal).... 35 on a DX is a 52.5 (as close to normal as you're gonna get)

A true normal is 43mm being the diagonal length of 135 format frame. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 is closer to a true normal on Nikon APS-C.

Originally posted by breadfan35:

Should have been a FX lens. DX Primes make no sense.

Actually I'd say zooms make no sense and any prime is better than no primes.

bazz.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/10/2009 06:46:16 AM · #17

Originally posted by breadfan35:

Should have been a FX lens. DX Primes make no sense.

Please!

Considering the percentage of Nikons out there that are DX format, it makes no sense NOT to have DX primes.

FireBird

02/10/2009 01:20:01 PM · #18

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

Check it out:

NIKON 35mm AF-S f/1.8 G

Wonder if it is plastic mount. I hope not. But considering the price I suspect that it is. Still it could turn out to be a great lens. Particularly for the D40/D60 street photog crowd. I

BJokerud

Nikon D3s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/10/2009 01:22:11 PM · #19

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

Says the man with a D3.... go buy a 35mm F/2D =P

I have the 35mm F/2D, should I go buy the D3 then?

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

02/10/2009 02:24:47 PM · #20

I'm *so glad* I sold my 35 f/2 last month instead of waiting...

Message edited by author 2009-02-10 14:25:19.

02/10/2009 04:34:17 PM · #21

Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by Shutter-For-Hire:

Check it out:

NIKON 35mm AF-S f/1.8 G

Wonder if it is plastic mount. I hope not. But considering the price I suspect that it is. Still it could turn out to be a great lens. Particularly for the D40/D60 street photog crowd. I

It has a METAL mount with a rubber bum gasket...

02/10/2009 04:34:57 PM · #22

here is the latest news from Nikon posted in dpreview