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Tack sharp, inexpensive, and compact
I never thought I could get by with just one focal length, but this lens hasn't left my D60 for more than a few hours since I got it quite some time ago.
This (relatively) cheap little lens is a great performer. I'm not quite ready to shell out the big bucks for the pro f/2.8 zooms, and this lens is a great way to match their performance without breaking the bank. [...] recently posted their review, and the numbers are even better than I would've guessed. I've noticed a marked improve...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Unassuming humble little jewel of a lens
Nikon has absolutely nailed it with this lens. A modest sum gets you exactly what you need in a lens, nothing you don't, and it works beautifully. It is relatively feature-rich at its price: cheap lenses, even from Nikon, often lack important features - but not here. Unlike other recent DX bargains this lens has Nikon's M/A focus setting, which allows automatic focus with instant manual over-ride. This is a simple and intuitive method of combining the ease and accuracy of AF with sometimes-n...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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10/23/2009
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Great way for amateurs to get into prime lenses!
Okay, so I'm just an amateur enthusiast. I won't pretend to talk about chromatic abberation, or lens elements or all those things I don't know much about, and frankly, never consciously care about when I'm taking photographs.
So straight off: who should NOT be buying this lens?
1. it's a DX lens, so it's great for digital SLRs but not for for film SLRs. Which is a real pity, because I still retain my old Nikon N75 and consider it a brilliant camera.
2. it'll wor...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/20/2009
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For $199 is it just hype?
Being a self proclaimed prosumer I'm not exactly a pro, but I am still demanding when it comes to camera hardware (and software for that matter). I mention this because it puts this review in the proper context.
On to the lens...
First off, when a $199 lens comes around from Nikon I have two thoughts, "Right on!" and "Seems pretty cheap for Nikon". I was skeptical but for $199 and all the great reviews why not give it a shot? Well, I did.
Amazon taunted me, B&H t...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Great for low light, great focal length for DX, and autofocus will also work with D40, D40x, D60, and D5000 cameras
This Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens produces sharp pictures and great color and contrast. It is also perfect for portrait and other general purposes (semi-macro etc). This lens also produces nice bokeh. The picture quality and bokeh quality are comparable with the other Nikon prime lenses (50mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4 AF-S etc) lens which are famous for being sharp. Overall, this is a very versatile lens. On a non full frame DSLR (such as D40, D40x, D60, D5000, D80, D90, D200, D300 etc), t...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/24/2009
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almost perfect...
This lens has been on my camera (D-60) now for over two months, for thousands of images, and the honeymoon is not yet over. After decades of film use on several Nikon cameras, I went I went kicking and screaming into digital. This lens on my DSLR is very close to my normal way of shooting from my film days.
So, why the reason for the reduced rating? If I could, I'd give it four and a half stars, but five is perfect, and it is not perfect. I can't understand why Nikon decided to no...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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great prime lens for a DX Nikon DSLR
I bought the 35mm f/1.8G AF-S lens because I wanted a fast, light lens that worked with my camera (a Nikon D40x). Since getting the lens two months ago, I haven't taken it off my camera. I'd recommend this lens to anyone with a newer Nikon DSLR. If you'd like to know more about my experiences with the lens, read on.
I'm not a professional photographer, or even a very serious hobbyist. I don't have a huge budget for camera equipment (my only camera is a Nikon D40x), and mostly use my c...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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amazing but quite ugly
I bought the lens this March and love it, though my first impression was "wow, it's ugly". Compared to my other, older (50mm) prime lenses it is very utilitarian: a black sturdy plastic barrel with a little bit of gold lettering. That being said, it won me over very very quickly.
I do not shoot test charts, there are others that do a much better job at that, so I won't discuss the sharpness of the lens etc. I take real pictures and he lens is plenty sharp for me. In addition,it has plenty ...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Nice "Normal" lens for a price that you can't beat
I picked this lens yesterday, and am so far very impressed with it. Indoor night shots came out great, I'm planning on testing it outdoors today.
It definitely has a plasticy feel to it, but build quality feels decent for a lens in this price range. On my D80, it focuses extremely fast. So far I'm very happy with it, it certainly makes a nice addition to the other lens that I already had.
If you're having trouble finding this lens online, check your local dealer. The local ...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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DO NOT BE SCAMMED
Everyone: please be alert to the fact that this is an attempt to scam as many people as possible with this outrageous price.
If everyone displays a little patience, soon the market will have sufficient supply so that these can be sold at the price they are worth, which is NO MORE THAN HALF OF WHAT THIS SELLER IS ASKING. DO NOT PLAY THEIR GAME- THEY ARE THE REASON THERE ARE NO 35MM 1.8'S AVAILABLE, THEY BOUGHT THEM ALL UP IN ORDER TO SCAM YOU. If their price does not subside to the co...
[Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Digital SLR Cameras (35mm AF-S) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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