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01/25/2012 11:45:48 AM · #1 |
Having a tough time deciding between a Nikon 35mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.8.
I really want to buy a new, sharp prime lens, nothing too expensive to have some fun with. I want to try my hand at street photography (going to be doing at school soon as well) so I think from that point of view i'm looking more towards the 35mm, however I don't want that to be it's only use.
Any opinions/advice would be very helpful! :-) |
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01/25/2012 12:20:38 PM · #2 |
| Well the 35mm on your camera will have an effective ff focal length of 52.5mm - a standard portrait focal length also used by many street photographers (though many tend to go wider than this, few will use anything closer), so I'd definitely vote the 35mm. |
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01/25/2012 12:23:41 PM · #3 |
| 35mm all the way for street shots. I wear mine out. Until I got my 85mm I used my 35mm quite a lot. Now I switch between the 2 when I want to use a prime. |
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01/25/2012 12:31:35 PM · #4 |
I have owned both lenses, I now only have the 35mm f/1.8 Both are razor sharp lenses. RAZOR SHARP... one more time RAZOR SHARP. The 35mm works better for multi-purpose because it is a little better for portraits indoors, I agree with the previous comments on it's use... the 50mm is solid, loud when focusing and every bit as sharp but I like being able to start at 35mm VS 50mm and use my legs to zoom. The 35mm is on my D300s right now, and always is... it is my all purpose lens because of the aperture capability, and portability... it's silent, light, extremely fast and has so many uses. The only thing the 50mm would offer over the 35mm is if you ever plan on going full frame you would be able to use it FX no problem, where the 35mm is DX.
So in short, get the 35mm f/1.8 right now, slap it on your camera and enjoy the sharpness and f/1.8 capability! |
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01/25/2012 12:56:45 PM · #5 |
| Wow sounds like a hands down 35mm! Thanks guys I think i'll be purchasing very soon :-D |
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01/25/2012 12:58:34 PM · #6 |
I've both and 35mm. is much better. On your camera is like a 50mm. on a full frame. If it's not a problem to spend almost twice the price of a 50mm., well no doubt, go and buy 35mm.
The autofocus is faster, less noisy and the images are really good. |
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01/25/2012 12:59:52 PM · #7 |
| 35mm for street photography, definitely. |
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01/25/2012 09:47:59 PM · #8 |
| Another vote for the 35. I have a 50 1.8 and a 30 1.4 and the 50 is just an awkward focal length on crop. |
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01/25/2012 10:47:34 PM · #9 |
| I have both and use the 35 much more. For street photography having an 85 is nice too. |
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01/25/2012 10:56:16 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
I have both and use the 35 much more. For street photography having an 85 is nice too. |
Agree on that point, as well. |
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02/01/2012 12:08:46 PM · #11 |
Thanks for your advice on this guys, been a great lens so far. The 11th photo I ever took with it has just made the main image on the county's newspaper as the best image in a competition so far, and I've got a photo on here that's on a 6.4 at the moment!
Very pleased! |
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02/01/2012 01:14:44 PM · #12 |
| Good start for a 16 year old! Well done! |
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02/01/2012 02:43:41 PM · #13 |
I prefer the 28mm focal length on a full frame camera.
Given a choice between the two, I'd pick the 35mm |
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02/01/2012 03:09:36 PM · #14 |
Awesome, enjoy that lens it's one of Nikon's Best IMHO. I just got a good circular polarizer for mine and did some family portraits with it outdoors, amazing results. While on that topic... make sure the very first thing you have if you have not gotten it allready is a clear filter to protect that glass :)
Originally posted by Adz:
Thanks for your advice on this guys, been a great lens so far. The 11th photo I ever took with it has just made the main image on the county's newspaper as the best image in a competition so far, and I've got a photo on here that's on a 6.4 at the moment!
Very pleased! |
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