Can I use the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G on a Nikon D7100?

[serendi]

I understand that the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 is a fx lens. Will there be any compromise in quality or anything if I used 1.4 instead of 1.8 on a dx camera? Cost is not an issue.

 

[ruifo]

Yes, you can.
No problem at all.

 

[serendi]

Would the quality be better? What is the difference between a 35mm 1.4 and a 1.8?

 

[ruifo]

It's one of the best lenses for the D7100. Check it out here:
Best standard prime lenses for the D7100 - DxOMark

The f/1.4 is faster, allowing more light into the camera sensor. Follow the linke above.

 

[serendi]

Is the Sigma's 35mm 1.4 better than Nikkor's?

 

[ruifo]

According to DxoMark, yes.

The link above has a full table.

 

[serendi]

I thought it was the other way around? Why is Nikkor's price double of Sigma's?

 

[ruifo]

Because Nikkor lenses are usually more expensive, it is the len's camera brand...
Sigma is just fine as well.

 

[serendi]

Surely that won't justify a DOUBLE increase in price?

 

[ruifo]

You should ask Nikon and Sigma about that...
It's not the only case. You said that cost is not an issue for you, so you're free to choose whatever you're more pleased with.

 

[serendi]

Cost is not an issue, but I feel like the table is missing an advantageous quality of the Nikkor that resulted in the doubling of price!


Thank you so much for the help you've been giving me by the way!

 

[ruifo]

As said, this is not the only case, at all...
There are several other similar cases too.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[serendi]

Okay, got it! And thank you!




Is this true? Does 1.8 beats the 1.4 in terms of minimising distortion?

'For DX you already have the 35 mm f/1.8 G DX which gives sharp images. For FX, this Nikkor can be given a miss. No doubt it has amazing optical quality but the caveats like distortion and chromatic aberration are deal breakers after the price paid. This situation is not helped by the fact that it’s all plastic which reduces the lifespan of this glass by a great degree.'

 

[ruifo]

See some real pictures I took with the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens, using a D5200 body, in the link below:

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S - a set on Flickr


What's your impression of the final result given by this lens?

 

[serendi]

Wow, that is absolutely beautiful! I love the colour depth and quality, I wonder how the 1.4 would compare!