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Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX!

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Tbrody
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Today I just noticed that this lens is selling for only 200$, making it a killer entry level prime for those of us who shoot DX.

It's coming in tomorrow at my local photography store so I might just pick it up. Should be great for the D40.

Anyone have this/considering it? Thoughts?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=product&A=getSiblingItemDetail&Q=prev&Csku=606792&Cis=GREY#ReviewHeader
Sep 16 2009 2:36PM
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LC.
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http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_wide.html for the most trusted reviews you'll find. He gave it 4.5 out of 5, so buy it.
Sep 16 2009 3:19PM
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thisandthatfilms
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id much rather have a 50mm
Sep 16 2009 3:44PM
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Tbrody
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on a DX?

cause a 35mm on a DX is the same as a 50mm on an full frame...which eliminates the point of the length ( to get the same perspective as the human eye )
Sep 16 2009 3:52PM
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.jr
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fuck that Id rather have a 17..
Sep 16 2009 4:40PM
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thisandthatfilms
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ya and id rather have the 6mm


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Sep 16 2009 5:25PM
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.jr
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17s not a fish.
Sep 16 2009 5:33PM
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thisandthatfilms
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pretty close
Sep 16 2009 5:37PM
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basedjase
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what the hell? that thing like 4 times the size of the camera.

Sep 16 2009 7:22PM
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eheath
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No thanks.
Sep 16 2009 7:26PM
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LBJJ
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i guarantee two days of using this lense and you would be sooooo tired of the distortion
Sep 16 2009 7:49PM
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thisandthatfilms
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240 angle of view
Sep 16 2009 9:43PM
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Keyjibbs
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Wayyy too much distortion. I'll stick with the 15mm
Sep 16 2009 11:26PM
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eatnails
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I'd like to pick one up in the near future as well..I've heard nothing but good things about it. Check out Ken Rockwells review on it if you haven't already.

"This is a wonderful lens, and for only $200, every DX shooter deserves one of these.
This could be the only lens you ever need for a DX camera."

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm
Sep 17 2009 9:47PM
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LC.
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Rockwell also says to sell all of your lenses and replace them with an 18-200. His site is decent for information but don't trust his opinions.
Sep 18 2009 3:37AM
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mnjib
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Friends Dad has that lens no joke. He is a new paper photographer for the last like 30 years so he has a crazy set of glass.
Sep 18 2009 2:15PM
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DrZoidberg
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Wow! there's a camera attached to that lens!

And whoever said 15mm, that would just be wide too, you need a 10.5 and a dx. NOOOBBB






Just kidding, That was supposed to be kinda sarcastic, just to continue the lens length corrections.
Sep 18 2009 3:23PM
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Tbrody
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bought the lens and love it BTW
Sep 20 2009 8:27PM
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ChronicLines
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No.  That's irrelevant if the projection is corrected.
Sep 20 2009 11:52PM
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looneygeorge
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yeah its a pretty sweet lense. and now that i've switched cameras im gonna buy a new one.. thinking I'll try and buy a Sigma f1.4 though.. that thing is orgasmic
Sep 21 2009 6:20PM
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