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Nikon 35mm f1.8 G AF-S DX Lens vs 50mm
Hi
I'm about to get the 50mm f1.8 but, was wondering if it will be better to get the 35mm f1.8
The 50mm is great for sharpness/bokeh but, the 35mm will give me a wider view for street photography.
Does anyone have both these? Does the 35mm deliver the same sharpness/bokeh? Is it worth getting?
Thanks
I'm about to get the 50mm f1.8 but, was wondering if it will be better to get the 35mm f1.8
The 50mm is great for sharpness/bokeh but, the 35mm will give me a wider view for street photography.
Does anyone have both these? Does the 35mm deliver the same sharpness/bokeh? Is it worth getting?
Thanks
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I have both, i prefer the 50mm to be honest, I feel it offers better Bokeh (which it should as its slightly longer) for street though it is a little long, but it all depends on what length you like shooting.
I also think the 50mm offers better sharpness, but it all depends on how well you have calobrated the lens in camera to suit your sensor.
Good luck with your decision!
I also think the 50mm offers better sharpness, but it all depends on how well you have calobrated the lens in camera to suit your sensor.
Good luck with your decision!
I have both as well, but I do prefer the 35mm. Sharp as a tack (in the centre) at 1.8 and nice bokeh, however, going by George's post, I might have just got a lucky copy.
Doing street photography might require something a bit longer though, so maybe 50mm is your best bet?
Doing street photography might require something a bit longer though, so maybe 50mm is your best bet?
It depends which camera you are using. The 35mm will be a 50mm on a camera with cropped sensor and the 50mm will be a 85mm. I've got both lenses and tend to use the 35mm on my D300 and the 50mm on my F100. I do a bit of street photography and prefer the 'look' of the 35mm on the D300. Saying that the 50mm on the F100 is also good! I used to use a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, but when I started to use the 35mm, even for general photography, I couldn't believe for a £180 lens how great it was.
Nick
Nick
Got a D3100. 
That has a cropped sensor. For street photography, you may find that the 35mm is better.
Nick
Nick
Thanks guys.
Just looking at the 40mm f2.8... confused as to what to get now lol 
Quote:Just looking at the 40mm f2.8... confused as to what to get now lol
If you just buy something how do you know it will be right for your photographic needs?
My advice if you are confused is not to buy anything until you have made your mind what you most need within your budget.
Do you want a relatively fast 35mm f1.8 lens with around 45° angle of view on DX, a similarly fast 50mm short telephoto lens on DX with an angle of view of about 70°, or the slower 40mm f2.8 lens which focuses much closer?
Only you can decide which option is best for the photography you want to do.
When you only get one focal distance, you just can't expect to win all the times 
Both are nice.
The 50 will be the lens you want when in open areas and for portraiture.
The 35 will be the lens you want when you are indoors and for group (3 to 5) shots, for example.
The 35 can also focus a lot closer, due to it's shorter minimum focusing distance. I miss that when I use my 50 on my FF camera.
Both are nice.
The 50 will be the lens you want when in open areas and for portraiture.
The 35 will be the lens you want when you are indoors and for group (3 to 5) shots, for example.
The 35 can also focus a lot closer, due to it's shorter minimum focusing distance. I miss that when I use my 50 on my FF camera.
Thanks guys. I went for the 35mm in the end. Will see how I
get on with it
get on with it
