Nikon 35mm f1.8DX or 35mm f2FX

[IntoTheRainbow]

you basing this on any concrete evidence, or your opinion only?
if it's the former, please provide the link... thank you.

I used both of them for quite a long period of time

 

[ericmar]

I used both of them for quite a long period of time

hi, mind sharing some of ur works for reference and comparison?

Thanks...

 

[kero89]

my vote for 35mm F2D

the focusing speed is a demon.. compared to the.. erm... call it a snail 35mm F1.8 DX.

but that doesn't stop the lens from making awesome images at F1.8 and on, sharp, good resolution and colours.

but if speed is of a concern, the 35mm F2D is good. :lovegrin:
else the cheaper 35mm F1.8 does fine.

 

[IntoTheRainbow]

hi, mind sharing some of ur works for reference and comparison?

Thanks...

many of the photos in my flickr are taken with the 35mms
I'm not so proud of my photography skill, but if u want u can just click on my signature and have a look

 

[Red Dawn]

the f1.8 will give u one stop advantage over the 35/2. both are roughly similar in cost over in buy/sell, IIRC.

A correction - the 35 f1.8 DX is only 1/3 of a stop faster than the f2 version....not a one stop advantage.

the 1.8 also focus faster than f2 cos it is AFS.

Ehmm..... I've tried both and don't feel there is a significant difference. The 35 f2D on my D700 focuses just as fast, if not very slightly faster, than the f1.8 DX...

i personally like the 35/2, after going thru both of the 50mm primes cos i like the view of the 35. never had any problems with it. if u are going to FF some time in the future, but do not wish to blow a wad of cash on the upcoming AFS 35/1.4, the 35/2 represents a good bargain nowadays. i see a couple being dumped by people now, probably cos they want to get the 35/1.4.

I agree! The classic 35mm field of view is just right for so many things on so many levels

 

[Red Dawn]

Has anyone of you even seen the images of 35mm f/1.8 taken on a FF body? No I don't think so. :bsmilie: Apparently, this lens is full of surprises...

Yup it is a good people lens for normal shooting distances but the vignetting rears its head the moment you focus it to infinity for landscapes and such