I wouldn't worry, Nikon even fixed my 1999 Nikon D1 recently. Nikon does a great job of supporting old products for much longer than they are required to. When a third-party lens maker comes out with a high-end lens, it’s really hard to be critical because they repeatedly deliver the goods. Not only do they achieve great image results at a fair price, they often toss in a few additional perks that even the name-brand options in a similar price range might not offer. Although both look very similar, the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G still has a slight edge over the 50mm f/1.4G. What about f/4.0:

If you go out of your way to put the brilliant summer sun in your image and put a dark shadow on the other side to look for ghosts, you still won't get anything. Not for: Don't use this FX lens on a DX camera. Use the 35mm f/1.8 DX lens instead for a fraction of the price. Likewise, this G lens won't work on older 35mm AF or manual-focus cameras; use the 35mm f/2 AF or 35mm f/2 AI-s instead. Because, the fact is, when calibrated properly you can really trust this lens to nail focus, and that’s impressive for any prime on a DSLR. Con: Weight & Size

But then I found that I could just unscrew the hood and the problem was solved. Too bad, because otherwise the lens hood is nicely made. I’m usually a big fan of using lens hoods, but with the Pergear 35mm f/1.4, I recommend taking it off. If you want to use filters, this is especially true. The lens hood technically accepts 52mm filters, but this only makes the problem more pronounced.

It works great on DX cameras, but you're paying a lot more than you need to, since for DX, the 35mm f/1.8 DX does exactly the same thing for one-third the price. While Nikon has already updated its 24-70mm with the latest generation Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8S VR for mirrorless cameras, the F-mount 24-70mm f/2.8E VR can also be an option because it’s almost as sharp. Detailed specifications for the lens, along with MTF charts and other useful data can be found in our lens database. NIKON D700 + 35mm f/1.4 @ 35mm, ISO 400, 1/80, f/8.0 Lens HandlingIt’s significant at f/1.4 and f/2 for astrophotography, but the incredible sharpness makes up for it, in my opinion. The first issue that always comes up when reviewing new DSLR lenses, especially from third-party makers, is autofocus compatibility and reliability. There’s just no escaping the fact that sometimes, lenses need to be calibrated to whichever body they’re going to be used on. At the moment, the biggest benefits of the focus by wire system on Z-series lenses are: quiet AF operation, fast focusing speed and superb AF precision. Although Nikon’s SWM (Silent Wave Motor) has the word “silent” in it, many Nikon shooters know that when Nikon F mount lenses focus, they produce quite a bit of audible noise, which can be annoying when shooting videos. In comparison, Nikon’s new stepping motors are noticeably quieter than their SWM counterparts. Stepping motors also deliver improved focusing speed, since they have more powerful focus actuators. But these are small benefits compared to AF precision. I am not sure what Nikon has done with its focusing algorithm and how it interacts with the focus by wire system, but as we have previously reported in our Nikon Z7 review, autofocus precision has improved dramatically compared to DSLR cameras, especially when shooting in low-light conditions. While I often find myself slightly tweaking focus after using autofocus in live view mode on Nikon’s DSLRs, I no longer have to do that on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras – autofocus precision is extremely accurate in almost every case. This is a drastic improvement and something absolutely worth mentioning. As a result of the above, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S stands out when compared to its F mount peers – it is quieter, faster and more precise in its autofocus performance. NIKON Z 7 + NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S @ 35mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f/1.8 The thin, diagonally growing branches in the corners of the image show a degree of chromatic aberration. With the lens stopped down to f/5.6 or f/8, the situation improves and the aberration is already at a very acceptable level. This is especially true if you take advantage of the de-fringing corrections provided by virtually all imaging software. Source image 100% crop Sunstars and Flare I have to be honest, I really don’t like to call something “perfect” in a gear review. But lately, it seems that I’ve been reviewing quite a few near-perfect lenses. Are any of them truly flawless, though? No, they could always be a little better. But, there is an optimal balance between “truly flawless” and “near-perfection”.