Help me about choosing my first prime lens...

[rateeg]

Im planning to purchase a prime lens.. though i do not know what to get.
I have a D40 camera as a beginner's dslr.

What is the best prime lens?
50mm 1.8?
50mm 1.4?
35mm 1.8?
Or any suggestions?

Thanks a lot

 

[o hey tyler]

35mm f/1.8 would be my suggestion on a D40. It would be much easier to use indoors than a 50mm.

 

[Darkhunter139]

If money is an issue then the 35mm AF-S f1.8 I have it and it is a great lens for how cheap it is.

If not then go for the 50mm f/1.4 if you are okay with that focal range (Use your kit lens to see what each would look like)

 

[mrpink]

Im planning to purchase a prime lens.. though i do not know what to get.
I have a D40 camera as a beginner's dslr.

What is the best prime lens?
50mm 1.8?
50mm 1.4?
35mm 1.8?
Or any suggestions?

Thanks a lot

What do you want to do with this new lens?











p!nK

 

[rateeg]

Thanks guys.
I wanted a lens that i can use for portraits.

 

[kundalini]

What is the best prime lens?

for portraits it would be the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G or D mount.

 

[rateeg]

would this be good?
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED Lens

 

[Darkhunter139]

would this be good?
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED Lens

That wont auto focus on the D40. Personally id just get the 35mm AF-S and call it a day.

 

[rateeg]

is there any difference between 18mm-35mm lend and the 35mm lens?
cause i keep seeing on ebay both lens

 

[o hey tyler]

is there any difference between 18mm-35mm lend and the 35mm lens?
cause i keep seeing on ebay both lens

Yes, the difference is 8 stops of light.

 

[Darkhunter139]

is there any difference between 18mm-35mm lend and the 35mm lens?
cause i keep seeing on ebay both lens

Yes there is a big difference.

The 35mm AF-S F/1.8 is much faster which means it will perform better in lower light. It will also auto focus on your D40.

The 18-35 lens is an older lens and will not auto focus with your D40. There is no reason you would want that lens over the kit lens that comes with the D40.

 

[rateeg]

I need a lens for indoor studio photography and bright outdoor portraits.
So should i get 35mm 1.8 lens?

 

[Darkhunter139]

I need a lens for indoor studio photography and bright outdoor portraits.
So should i get 35mm 1.8 lens?

What lenses do you have?

The 35mm would be a good choice if that is the focal length you want.

 

[rateeg]

I have the kit lens and the 55mm-200mm only so i need a prime lens.

would you suggest this lens on ebay?:
IN AU*Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 35mm f/1.8G F1.8 G DX lens|5246 (eBay item 370418599072 end time 08-Dec-10 20:59:35 AEDST) : Cameras

 

[Geaux]

My first prime purchase was the 35mm 1.8, as far as portrait work, I thought it did a good job.

Here are a few of my personal examples:

City Park Portraits - a set on Flickr

Shouppe/Angela Engagement - a set on Flickr