Woohoo my first prime lens!
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Ruidoso Bill
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Congrats on the new lens, good choice! Now where is a photo demonstrating this new lens?
Dooku77
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Resting comfortably on my hard drive. I'll process some tomorrow and toss a couple up.
Dooku77
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I was surprised about its performance on my D800E. Not bad for a DX lens. Sample shot in DX mode.
35mm f1.8GDX @f1.8, 1/80, ISO 200, bounce flash
Wow that looks nice. You say that's in a full frame? That's a crisp shot there.
Dooku77
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Yesterday was a perfect example. I had taken 2 additional lenses with me and had my new prime in the camera. I used the 35mm for everything. I can already feel the addiction now.
I see you also use the 18-50 sigma. What would you say is the best part of you new prime 35 vs the 35 range of you sigma? I am also looking at the 35. 1.8 but I need a tele ( at least up to 300mm) for this winter and being on a budget (married...) and having the 18-105 kit lens, I was debating on saving the 200 bucks for the tele. I take quite afew indoor pics of pets and food for my wife's blog/business but she is happy with what I shoot now and honestly I am too but I have only owned my D7000 since may and this is the only lens I have. I know it gets better but I need to prioritize. So, tell me what makes you the most happy about your prime vs the siggy. Thanks.
Dooku77
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The best part about the prime vs my zoom is I can dial it down to 1.8 of need be. I used it for video and pictures and my zoom stayed in the bag. I guess you could use your zoom at the 35mm distance, but somehow it's just different. The pictures are so crisp.
amonamarth
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Same here, my 35 mm 1.8 G is a great landscape lens for me.
Thanks,
Alex
Thanks,
Alex
Dooku77
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It's the only lens I've used all weekend and I am in no rush to take it off. Kind of feel foolish buying my zooms when I could have just purchased this lens from the beginning.
Phillydog1958
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I was surprised about its performance on my D800E. Not bad for a DX lens. Sample shot in DX mode.
35mm f1.8GDX @f1.8, 1/80, ISO 200, bounce flash
What kind of filter are you using on the lens in the photo? I see that it's made in Germany.
mr2_serious
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That is most likely a B&W lens filter.
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Phillydog1958
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amonamarth
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The only issue is that including the crop factor, it's not good for family snaps.
Thanks,
Alex
Thanks,
Alex
So are you still enjoying your 35mm 1.8? What have you shot the most with it? I have heard a lot of great things about the lens.
You should post some photos you've taken with it!
Dooku77
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I am so very happy with this lens. I have no plans on removing it from my camera. I purchased it specifically to photo and video an event I went to on Saturday.
Yay! Looking forward to seeing some pics
what do u like to shoot the most with it so far?I'm deciding between the 35mm and the 50mm to get on thurs... oh and I finally got my D7K yesterday! Woo hoo! Lol
Dooku77
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Yay! Looking forward to seeing some pics
I'm deciding between the 35mm and the 50mm to get on thurs... oh and I finally got my D7K yesterday! Woo hoo! Lol
Very nice. Ive only photographed people with it so far. I'm excited to take it out walking this weekend. I would recommend the 35 first if you are considering a prime lens. It will allow you to frame more in the shot especially of you are using it indoors in a small room during the holidays for instance. The 50mm will require you to be a bit farther away to get everything you want in the shot.