Choosing a Lens

[argyle409]

I really suggest the NEW 35mm:
a) it's not so expensive
b) it's really quite amazing - I've used it a fair bit
c) it has AF-S. The others, she can't use Auto Focusing with.

but won't it act like a 50mm f/1.6 due to the fact she is using a D40?

 

[Joves]

but won't it act like a 50mm f/1.6 due to the fact she is using a D40?

No it is a DX lens so it is optimized for the cropped sensor.

 

[argyle409]

No it is a DX lens so it is optimized for the cropped sensor.

So the 50mm and the 35mm would be still 50 an 35 on the D40, not 50 an 80.

Would you recomend a macro lens instead of those

 

[FrankLamont]

Yes, perhaps.

Depends.

I think the 35mm would be better; but since I don't know any Nikkor macro lenses... there is the 90mm Tamron which is possibly the sharpest macro lens in that area... and the Sigma 105mm, but I don't recommend that.

 

[Overread]

wait wait Things get a big confusing here!
Here is the best way to think about it:
35mm full frame lens:
On a full frame camera you get the full view of the lens and the view considered to be that of a 35mm lens
On a crop sensor camera the edges of the image are cut and the middle is magnified to make the whole image - this gives a different angle of view to the full frame camera image and thus its considered to be similar to a 50mm lens angle of view

DX lenses are made so that they conform to the angle of view one would get off a full frame camera - the only difference is that the glass is smaller as the edge areas normally cropped off by the smaller camera sensor is not now present and thus the lens is cheaper

So the DX 35mm will still give the same view as a normal 35mm lens - just that without the edge glass its smaller, lighter and cheaper

 

[FrankLamont]

I don't think that's the same for EF-S, though. Well, I do know. It's not. Which is why I didn't really reply to it... didn't want to give wrong information.

So, for Nikon DX lenses, the stated focal length (range) is the equivalent? It shows the length after conversion?

 

[Montana]

No, the stated focal length is in 35mm terms, not converted or anything. A 35mm lens is a 35mm lens. It will however have a field of view similar to a 50mm when put on a crop sensor body. All DSLR lenses regardless of made for full frame or digital are in the 35mm (full frame) terminology. Hope this helps, its early and I am still trying to get my 8th cup of coffee down.

Derrick

 

[argyle409]

I have run into one problem everywhere that I look to buy a
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

or

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G


they are backordered, are they like not on the market yet or just super popular and hard to find?

Also I was wondering if the crop factor with the D40 effects the 15mm fisheye she will be getting from her parents, if so will the image just look like a normal shot with out the circular curves around the image. If this is the case would buying a D80 or D90 body for her instead would that solve the crop factor or no?

 

[Patrice]

D80 D90 have APS sized sensors as well, as do D200 and D300, in fact all D__ cameras except D700, D3 and D3x have the smaller sensors, - so no, crop factor is solved.

 

[argyle409]

Why are all the new 35mm backorder, did it not come out on the market yet?

 

[photogincollege]

I'm pretty sure it has been released. It is a SUPER popular lens which is probably why it is back ordered.

 

[blash]

They're just really popular lenses. If I were you, I'd go for the cheaper AF-D versions - glass is pretty much the same, just the autofocus is slower and you'll save a couple hundred dollars or so.

 

[argyle409]

They're just really popular lenses. If I were you, I'd go for the cheaper AF-D versions - glass is pretty much the same, just the autofocus is slower and you'll save a couple hundred dollars or so.

The only other 35mm that I can find instock is Nikon Nikkor Wide-angle lens - 35 mm - F/2.0

 

[blash]

The only other 35mm that I can find instock is Nikon Nikkor Wide-angle lens - 35 mm - F/2.0

And it's still some pretty good glass and by cheaper, I meant for the 50mm version. The 35mm AF-S version is cheaper, but... yeah I'd buy the AF-D version anyways so I can use it with some manual cameras.