AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

I'm currently bidding on one of these on Ebay. Looks like it should be an ideal lens to get me the shallow depth of field I want on some shots - the standard 18-55mm lens that came in my camera kit doesn't go shallow enough? Seems a good lens for the price?

depends on your camera and what you are planning on doing with it. Personally, I feel that for certain situations it is not wide enough provided that you do not have enough room.

D3200. Looking at doing some arty close-up (ish) shots of cars and stuff

robstopper said:

D3200. Looking at doing some arty close-up (ish) shots of cars and stuff

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That 50mm will "feel" more like a 75mm on the crop sensored D3200. I like the 35mm FOV more on the APS-C bodies, but it really depends on what all composition you want in your images.

RocketCowboy said:

That 50mm will "feel" more like a 75mm on the crop sensored D3200. I like the 35mm FOV more on the APS-C bodies, but it really depends on what all composition you want in your images.

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Have to agree, I've used the 50mm 1.8. And for me 35mm was a better focal length.

Take your 18-55 and set it on 50mm and don't touch it. Now go out and shoot for a few hours.

The new day that that 18-55 and set it on 35mm and go shoot.

This will let you see the difference. Personally for the DX the 35mm was my choice.

paul04 said:

Have to agree, I've used the 50mm 1.8. And for me 35mm was a better focal length.

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such as this one? Nikon Nikkor AF-S 2183 35-35mm f/1.8 DX L G Lens 0018208021833 | eBay

robstopper said:

such as this one? Nikon Nikkor AF-S 2183 35-35mm f/1.8 DX L G Lens 0018208021833 | eBay

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Yes just like that, and that one has a built in motor which will work fine with your D3200.

Great, thanks paul. I have a bid in on a 50mm lens ending on saturday, if that doesnt work out i will look for a 35mm version

I got talked into buying a 50 1.8 when I first got my D3200 and I do use it some. I did this weekend, but I wish I had bought a 35. I would get more use out of it.

I'm still winning the bid on the 50mm 1.8 at the moment, ends tomorrow evening. If I win it, I'll stick with it, if I don't, I'll look for the 35mm

robstopper said:

D3200. Looking at doing some arty close-up (ish) shots of cars and stuff

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It will work perfect for that. I have a few shots from a local indoor show a few years back using a D40 & 50mm 1.8G

2013 Detroit Autorama by Joe Lopez, on Flickr

2013 Detroit Autorama by Joe Lopez, on Flickr

robstopper said:

I'm still winning the bid on the 50mm 1.8 at the moment, ends tomorrow evening. If I win it, I'll stick with it, if I don't, I'll look for the 35mm

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The 50mm is a good all around lens on a DX and is also good for portraits as well given the 1.5x crop factor mentioned above. You can't go wrong with a 35mm & 50mm 1.8G on these cameras, good luck with the listing.

carguy said:

It will work perfect for that. I have a few shots from a local indoor show a few years back using a D40 & 50mm 1.8G

2013 Detroit Autorama by Joe Lopez, on Flickr

2013 Detroit Autorama by Joe Lopez, on Flickr

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ah, spot on - those are exactly the style of shot I'm after. I won't have it in time for the show on Sunday of course, but will do the best I can with the standard 18-55mm in the interim.

Have been outbid on the 50mm, so have put a bid in instead on a 35mm 1.8.

I see 50mm & 35mm going for about $160 & 130 respectively on a few Nikon buy/sell groups on facebook. Check those out as well.

yeah, they're about the same price on ebay in the UK too. Lots of choice too, so I'll go with whichever one I am successful with first. I'm sure I'll be happy with either.

I won the 35mm version on Saturday night, so I look forward to trying it out next weekend at Silverstone

the 35mm turned up today, so I've taken a couple of quick snaps. excuse how dirty my wheels are!

I see I'm behind in the read - I wish this forum would put you on the last page when you click the link at the top of the page...grrr...

I concur - the 35 1.8G would be a better option - I had one for a while and it was way better on my crop sensor body....and it seems you got one and are using it well...