Take a look at my handy dandy visual guide for the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX which illustrates and answers many of the questions you may have wondered about this lens. Towards the bottom of this guide, you'll also find a mini-review which includes my thoughts on why this lens rocks.
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Moose’s Visual Guide and Review for the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G
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Handy Visual Guide for the
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G
AF-S DX
Focal Length ??This is how much of the scene, from wide landscapes to distant subjects, will be visible within the frame of the photo. - This lens is fixed at 35mm (no zooming in or out).
Birds, Wildlife & Distant Subjects
Sports
Portraits
Landscapes & Architecture
8mm
35mm
35mm
100mm
300mm
500mm
Maximum Aperture ??This is the lowest aperture f-number the lens is capable of. It determines low light performance and the amount of blur (depth of field) that can be captured. - This lens can reach an aperture as low as f/1.8.
Excellent Low Light Ability · Smooth Background Blur · Fast Shutter Speeds
Poor Low Light Ability · Minimal Background Blur · Slower Shutter Speeds
f/1.2
f/1.8
f/2.8
f/5
f/6.3
Filter Size ??You can attach 52mm sized filters directly to the front of the lens. With a step up ring, you can attach filters larger than 52mm. - This lens accepts 52mm filters.
52mm
55mm
58mm
62mm
67mm
72mm
77mm
Can use larger filters with a step-up ring
Minimum Focus
Distance ?? The minimum focus distance is the shortest distance at which a lens can focus. The Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens has a minimum focus distance of 11.81" inches from the subject to the body of the camera.
Distance ?? The minimum focus distance is the shortest distance at which a lens can focus. The Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens has a minimum focus distance of 11.81" inches from the subject to the body of the camera.
11.8 in
Length
2.1 in
Weight
0.4 lb
Ideal Subjects & Scenes
Portraits & Couples in daylight or low light |
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Small Groups of People in daylight or low light |
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Babies, Kids & Pets in daylight or low light |
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Sports & Fast Action from a short distance in daylight or low light |
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Tightly cropped Landscapes & Architectural Detail in daylight or low light |
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Flowers, Leaves, Vegetation, Shells & Rocks in daylight or low light |
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Party Shots, Festivals & Events in daylight or low light |
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Music Recitals & Dance Performances from a short distance in daylight or low light |
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Pets, Birds, Squirrels & Wildlife from a short distance in daylight or low light |
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Wedding & Engagement photography in daylight or low light |
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Fashion photography in daylight or low light |
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Street photography in daylight or low light |
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Food photography in daylight or low light |
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Product photography in daylight or low light |
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Beauty Products, Makeup & Hair in daylight or low light |
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Tightly Cropped Design Elements in daylight or low light |
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Artistic & Still Life photography in daylight or low light |
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Scenes at Night with a tripod |
Why This Lens RocksIntroThe Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX is fantastic in low light and capable of capturing an extremely shallow depth of field (short area in focus), where your subject is razor sharp and everything else is out of focus. Things I'm Crazy AboutThe 35mm f/1.8G is a "prime" lens, which basically means it's fixed at the 35mm focal length...meaning you can't zoom in or out. The advantage of a prime lens is that they're super sharp and let lots of light into the camera. This translates to better hand-held low light photos (sharper subjects with less blur) and a shallow depth of field (DOF). A shallow depth of field, gives you the ability to capture a tiny area in focus with everything else blurred into oblivion. This effect produces lovely portraits, food and product shots against silky backgrounds that help the subject "pop" off the screen or print. If you've only shot with a kit lens thus far, you'll be amazed at the difference in the "look" of your photos. In addition to the sharpness and the bright aperture, the 35mm f/1.8G is quite compact compared to the kit lens, making it easier to carry around for a day of shooting. Things I'm Not Crazy AboutAs mentioned above, this being a prime lens, it definitely takes some getting used to. You have to physically move around in order to compose and frame your shot. While this isn't really an issue outdoors, it can be a problem indoors...especially in small rooms where you don't have enough room to backup. When mounted to an entry level Nikon DX format DSLR, you'll actually end up with a field of view equivalent to a 50mm lens on a full frame DSLR. If you're curious as to what you'll see in the viewfinder, just attach your kit lens and zoom to 35mm. If you want something with a bit more reach, then check out the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens. Longer focal lengths tend to produce more natural looking expressions, which in turn gives you more natural looking portraits. Final ThoughtsThis is one of those lenses where once you try it, you'll be hooked. Whether you're looking to improve your family photos, experimenting with food and product photography or looking to do some hand-held low light shots without flash, you just can't beat it's versatility. This lens holds its value really well. If you were to buy this lens brand new and sell it a year later…you’re probably looking at a loss of $15 to $20 which is far less than renting this lens for a week. |
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