Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Camera Lens for Nikon F Mount Expired

For kids, the 35 1.8 Is a perfect lens, especially on DX since it is basically the same as the eye's perspective. (which is the equivalent to a 50mm lens on FX)

Long story short with how to take pictures of toddlers, I use the simple solution of: Set the camera at APERTURE on F/1.8, Select AF-S or AF-C depending on your shooting preference (I actually prefer AF-S because I'm obsessed with clicking/holding with AE-Lock/shooting) and keep your ISO on auto with a minimum of 100 or 200, whatever your camera allows.

This will assure your camera is receiving the most amount of auto-settings to properly expose for pictures. However, with a 5100, you will start getting grainy images once it gets past ISO1600+, but the benefit is to get non-blurry pictures! Another way is to set it on shutter priority and do something like: shutter speed at 1/50 or 1/100, auto-ISO, and AF-S/AF-C.

Not sure what you mean by making colors pop against background (no lens that I know of does that), but it will certainly, most definitely allow you to take non blurry shots of chaos toddlers and their janky movements. Prime lenses were made for toddler pics IMO. Maybe you meant separate/pop subjects from background instead of colors? Then yes.

Note that this is a pretty wide angle lens though, so if you want interesting shots (IMO), you will need to get pretty dang close with this lens. HIGHLY recommend the 85mm (or 50) someone mentioned up thread for toddlers. as it allows you to get some distance between you and subject, so they aren't as aware of being photographed.

You tend to capture a lot more spontaneity that way. thus more interesting shots (again, IMO...some people love the stilted, framed up posed shots of kids where they are lined up and told to smile, but I'm not one of them).

Personally I feel there is a place for all three lenses, though if I had to choose only two, I would go with a 85mm and the 35mm. Why not JUST the 50mm you say? Because try shooting inside your house with a 50mm lens. Unless you live in a cathedral, it's not easy.

Use the 85 outdoors for close ups.
Use the 35mm inside and for group shots (if you are into that)
Use the 50mm if you don't want to have to change lenses, but you don't mind bumping into walls, and potentially spoiling some candid shots.

All three are fast enough to capture non-blurry shots of both toddlers and Usain Bolt.

Does this work with Nikon mirrorless cameras? Where is a good resource to research this?

Thanks for the detailed response and clarification around popping subjects and not colors. Will look into the 85mm lens down the line if 35mm doesn't meet my needs.

Isn't the B&H deal better? same price but with filters & corel pro.

https://slickdeals.net/f/14994316-nikon-camera-and-lens-sale-d850-dslr-body-bundle-2497-z50-997-z-50...

Can someone help comment on this? folks who know camera & lenses ?

For full frame user, get 24-70 f/2.8 and 50mm 1.4, cure your GAS and save a bunch of money

I'm not sure what B&H deal you mean. I think you mean the Adorama deal? There are two bundles, both with a 3 Neutral Density (ND) filter pack that sells for $13 plus other items. The Amazon deal says it includes a B+W UV filter (about $20) that is clear and protects the lens. The ND filters in the Adorama deal block light and is used for certain purposes, and they are not filters you will keep on the lens most of the time like you would with a UV filter. You should probably buy a UV filter too if you go with one of the Adorama deals with ND filters. The only thing I don't understand is that the Amazon deal says it includes a 58mm filter, but the 35mm lens takes a 52mm filter??? Also, Amazon's return policy is better imho.

I have the z7ii and now stocking up on any lenses. I'm new to photography, what kind of shot would this be ideal for? And does it work with the adapter?

Gents, worth it to invest on a D3200? Or it's too far gone?

Gents, worth it to invest on a D3200? Or it's too far gone?

Just to agree with the other poster, I also shoot with just a 30mm/85mm combo and it's spectacular (I have a Sigma 30 1.4 and a Nikkor 85 1.8G on my D7100). The 50 is great if you don't have either the 30/35 or 85, but it's almost too wide and too long at the same time, just an incredibly awkward FOV when on DX.