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  dosada on 21/04/2016 - 13:11

  +2

  Is it worth it to get the 35mm one if i already have the 50mm?

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    UncommonName on 21/04/2016 - 13:11

    +1

    No.

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    Rayve on 21/04/2016 - 13:38

    If you have a dx camera due to the 1.5x crop factor then the 35mm will be close to the 'desirable' 50mm size (52.5mm equivalent).

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    skyva on 21/04/2016 - 14:24

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    As full frame Nikons are expensive and generally used by experienced people, I am guessing you have a DX. In that case, it is absolutely worth it.
    I have a 50mm on a dx camera and it is very different to my 30mm in terms of shots it takes. The 30-35mm focal length is a very natural lens, great for group shots, people at parties etc. The 50mm is too narrow on a dx body for a lot of general shooting and is better for upper body portraits.

    If I had to have one prime lens on my camera for a party or for travel it would be the 30/35mm focal length, and in fat my 30mm is the lens I like to use most.

    In the past, on full frame (FX) cameras, 50mm offered the same view as a 35mm DX, so there can be confusion in looking at what others recommend as the 50mm on FX is the "standard" lens. In DX it is the 35mm.

    If you like taking shots of people at parties etc especially in low light, I recommend this lens, although as I said, I have an earlier sigma version as the Nikon was not around when I bought mine.

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      dosada on 21/04/2016 - 15:01

      I just got a d750 so full frame. Not that I have a clue how to use it yet…

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        Rayve on 21/04/2016 - 15:59

        So, this lens will not be too useful to you - though you could use it in DX mode on the camera. If you want another lens to add to your kit you should decide on the type of shots you would like to get and your budget. So ask yourself if you need a fast, longer lens, macro, zoom, etc? No point buying a lens you don't need but a shame not to get the enjoyment out of your camera if you don't have a suitable lens to capture the images you want.

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    Powershopz on 21/04/2016 - 15:22

    No, not if you don't have a DX camera.

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  SideshowB on 21/04/2016 - 13:32

  +4

  Note that the Nikon 35mm f1.8 is a DX (crop sensor) lens, so it is a waste to get it if you've got a FX (full-frame sensor) body. On the other hand, it is a great little lens for DX bodies - I keep mine on the body at all times unless I need something significantly longer. If you don't already have a 50mm f1.8 prime, or if you want the wider field of view equivalent to 50mm on full-frame, then grab it. I bought it for around $400 when it was first released a few years ago.

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  shavi on 21/04/2016 - 16:49

  I have a D5100. Would this lens be OK for a bit of product photography eg jewellery, soaps, scarves (head shots) etc?

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    fishychair on 21/04/2016 - 20:29

    Yes, the image quality surpasses the kit lens significantly. However, be aware that you can't get very close. A macro lens would do the job better. As Tamron is updating their old 90mm f2.8 VC, have a look at the old one (model F004) that is selling at a low(ish) price. I bought a used one and the image quality is stunning! Perfect for portraits too.

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      shavi on 22/04/2016 - 14:18

      Thanks chair. I have a Sigma 250mm zoom. I think it has a macro function but at 4.0f might not give me the bokeh I'm after. Will give it a go though. Thanks for your advice.

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  ravengray on 21/04/2016 - 17:30

  I have d7200 will it be good deal for this one? Im planning to buy 50mm G then i saw this one. Which is better? Please give me some advices. I love street and portrait photography. Cheers everyone.

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    fishychair on 21/04/2016 - 20:30

    If you are going for portrait, the 50mm will be better. However, the 35mm is more versatile. The 50mm will futureproof your future purchases if you ever decide to move up to full frame; the 35mm in this deal is a crop sensor lens, so it won't work on full frame cameras.

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      ravengray on 22/04/2016 - 06:16

      Thank you very much chair. Appreciate your response.

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  bobkin on 21/04/2016 - 21:53

  Thank you for this. Have been waiting since I got my d3300 in January. This was the only lens I took on a six week Europe trip and it was fantastic.

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  stockpimp on 21/04/2016 - 22:54

  Is it worth getting the 10-18mm if i have the 24mm. And does it have Image Stabiliser?

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    CVonC on 22/04/2016 - 00:25

    the 10-18 is an ultra wide lens. it'll give you a significantly wider frame than your 24mm. it's mainly for landscapes or for fitting in a relatively small area (for eg taking photos of hotel rooms if that's your niche). it does have IS but only plastic mounts (if you care about that sort of thing) which makes it quite light.

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      stockpimp on 22/04/2016 - 11:21

      Is it good for vblogging? The 24mm pancake lens I have is meant to be wide lense?

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      richmond12 on 22/04/2016 - 11:45

      Yeah trying to work if i need one to aas I have a crop sensor camera.

      aperture is only 4.5-5.6?