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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kirbfucius" data-source="post: 146970" data-attributes="member: 14121">Thank you for the welcome!Yes, the field of view changes pretty significantly, relatively speaking.  Certainly more than I was expecting, and more than I realized when I tested it in the store.  It looks like it's just due to the focus breathing so there's not much I can do about it.  The G version focuses internally so it doesn't have the issue.I also have the 35 1.8G.  On my crop sensor, it gives me a 52.5mm field of view whether I focus closely or further away.  That makes sense considering on my crop sensor the 35 is essentially a 52mm.  The only telephoto benefit I get for the 50mm 1.8D is when focusing within about 10 feet (2m).  Even then it's pretty minimal unless it's closer than three feet.</blockquote>