AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G FX thread
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So till now, only Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 is the modern auto focus lens that being refreshed by Nikon. The rest of f/1.2 lenses are still manual focus and have not been refreshed yet :cry:
Dun really quite understand, wads the fuss abt Nikon not releasing f1.2. My opinion is, if i use f1.8 to take the face, then f1.4 to take the nose and blur the face? And f1.2 to take the pimple on the nose and blur the rest? Then i might as well use macro lens?
Even if Nikon releases f/0.1-f/64 lenses, still will have ppl complain one la.
Everybody's needs and expectations are different.
If you have seen the 50/1.2 AiS, you will notice that the rear element is so huge that there is no space for the electrical contacts. So I don't think we will get to see anything faster than f/1.4 for the AF F-mount. Even the new 'Noct' 58mm is now only f/1.4.
Unfortunately, there is significant barrel distortion unacceptable of a prime with the 35/1.8 DX when used on an FX. But it gives a nice character.
You want small FF? Go Sony Alpha7 + Voigtlander 35/1.4 or 40/1.4 (Unfortunately the 35/1.2 is quite a bit bigger). That's what I call small.
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Hmm
I am wondering if the 35/1.8 might be equal or even better than 28/1.8
I think it might be difficult to beat Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art.
If it does, this really is a must buy for Nikon primes users/collectors.
Hmm
I am wondering if the 35/1.8 might be equal or even better than 28/1.8
The AF28/1.4 seems better than the AiS35/1.4.
You want small FF? Go Sony Alpha7 + Voigtlander 35/1.4 or 40/1.4 (Unfortunately the 35/1.2 is quite a bit bigger). That's what I call small.
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OT to other camera brand is not allowed
NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G FXshall be a better alternative for people who prefer smaller and lighter Auto Focus 35mm lens with Nikon mount
not all people take face close up. try a full body shot you will see the need, especially if u include environment
Wouldnt that be worse? That narrow DOF by the f1.2 would either make it look like it was shot with a macro lens, or the subject was photoshopped unto the background. If bokeh balls is wad u r aiming for in the background, f1.8 is round enough for most focal lengths. f1.2 makes no significant improvement in bokeh performance.
And I hardly see anyone use f1.4 or f1.2 aperture for photography. Saw a few shots using f1.4 but with flash and used creatively. f1.4 or f1.2 is more suited for videography, for focus racking in filming rather than for photography.
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