Nikon FM2n body with 50mm f/1.4 AIS (matching serial numbers), Dragon Millennium Edition Kit Shop Online More... Power source: Choice of one 3V lithium battery, two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries, or two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries Everything works perfectly on every Nikon DSLR, both FX and DX, from the best D4s, D800 and D800E to Nikon's cheapest digitals like the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 and D5100. If you’ve outgrown the 18-55mm kit zoom that came when you bought your camera, this might just be the perfect upgrade. It offers a usefully extended zoom range, from 24mm equivalent wide-angle to 128mm telephoto, while providing a respectable optical performance that’s aided by a fast ultrasonic-type autofocus motor and built-in image stabilisation. It's not marked on the lens, although the serial number may help. The USA lens here has a serial number starting with a 2.

If you’re looking for rugged reliability coupled with simple versatility, consider this third version of the Canon F-1. Shutter speeds of 1/60 second and below are electronically controlled; 1/125 second, all the way to 1/2,000sec are mechanical. We have been using the lens for over 8 months now and have been able to test several copies of it to make our review as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Below we will take a look at how the lens performs on Z-series cameras like the Nikon Z6 and Z7, discuss its ergonomics, features and optical characteristics, and compare it to its F-mount counterparts from Nikon and Sigma. The 35 1.8 focuses to 1 foot, which is better than most lenses, but not as good as the 18-55mm kit lens. Nikon warranties it for free for 5 years in the USA and ought to have parts for paid repair for at least ten years, but I expect that after a few decades that my manual-focus 35mm lenses will still be working like new in 2030, while this one might not be repairable. The reasons to get this 35mm lens are if you are traveling light or prefer a small, fast, fixed wide lens over a slower, larger zoom.The Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is the lightest 500mm full-frame telephoto prime lens; weighing just 1.46kg, it is lighter than most 150-600mm zoom lenses – light enough to shoot with handheld. The Vibration Reduction system gives 4-stops of stabilisation. The basic camera features match-needle, through-the-lens metering with speed and aperture indicators shown in the viewfinder. Replace the standard viewfinder with the AE version, set the speed dial to ‘A’ and the camera is converted to aperture priority. Add the AE power winder or motor drive to the base, set the lens to its ‘A’ setting and the camera is set up for shutter priority as well. While its diaphragm is relatively round at large apertures, at middle and smaller apertures its 7-bladed diaphragm is relatively straight-sided, so we get reasonable 14-point sunstars on brilliant points of light. The lenses on this list aren’t just for DSLRs, however. The best Nikon mirrorless cameras in the Z system have taken centre-stage in recent years, but thanks to Nikon’s FTZ mount adapters, Nikon F lenses can be used on these cameras, too. In most cases, they’ll work with full functionality of autofocus and stabilisation, so owners of mirrorless cameras will also find opportunities for a bargain from our list. It includes a mix of lenses available new, and some that will need to be bought second-hand – a chance to make greater savings.

I'd never see significant difference in actual shooting between them. If I got out my microscope, the AF-D lens is less contrasty at f/2 than the 35/1.8G FX is at f/2, and the 1.8 G FX lens is slightly sharper at microscopic levels than this 35/2 AF-D in the corners —but the f/1.8 lens has more obvious color fringes in the far corners of FX than the AF-D lens. When it comes to autofocus performance, the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G behaves very similarly to the 24mm f/1.4G and other recently announced Nikon primes. The lens snaps into focus fairly well even in low-light situations, but the speed clearly lags behind the AF-D counterparts (see the AF performance comparison in the video). If you compare AF performance to the Nikon 14-24mm or Nikon 24-70mm lenses, you will see the difference right away – the latter autofocus faster. When the lens focuses, it virtually produces no noise, due to the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology in the lens. You will only hear a short lens snap when it gets to infinity and minimum distance marks. It is important to note that Z-mount lenses are only designed to be used on Nikon’s Z-series cameras that have industry’s shortest flange distance of 16.0mm, which means that they cannot be adapted on any other camera system on the market today (see lens mounts explained for more information). NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S @ 35mm, ISO 100, 1/1600, f/2.8 Lens Handling and Build Quality There are lateral color fringes when used on the D40, which as a Gen 1 camera, can't correct for them.When used on a DX camera, it gives angles of view similar to what a 50mm lens gives when used on an FX or 35mm camera.

The constellation Orion as seen from San Luis Obispo, 8:28 PM, 11 April 2013. (2013 Nikon D7100, 2009 Nikon 35/1.8 G, f/1.8 at 1/5 second, hand-held freehand, ISO 6,400.) bigger. Optically almost as sharp as the 35/1.8 FX wide-open, and with less distortion than any of the other lenses. This f/2 lens isn't quite as sharp in the far corners, but it has much less color fringing than the f/1.8 lens.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. Complete in grey plush lined Nikon F gold box, scarce Nikon F hanging tag, first type original instruction manual (1959), several accompanying items of literature (Japanese language) Great for: A fast, light, inexpensive normal lens for Nikon's DX cameras, especially for use in low-light without flash.

As usual, there’s some drop in the level of sharpness towards the corners of the frame, but it’s unlikely to be called into question in real world shooting situations. Closing down to f/2.8 sharpens the corners significantly and by f/5.6 they look very good. If you worry about this, they are easy to see on a D40, and completely invisible on the D90 and D300. Power source: Choice of one 3V lithium battery (CR-1/3 type), two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (SR44 type), or two 1.5V alkaline batteries (LR44 type); optional Anti-Cold Battery Holder

Best Nikon street lens: AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

Over the following years, the range of Praktica cameras gradually morphed into the final BX series, of which the BX20 was the first. Functions include aperture priority, through-the-lens metering and flash measurement, a stepless electronic shutter speeded 1-1/1,000sec and LED viewfinder indicators. button switches meter on; meter stays on for approx. 30 sec. after finger leaves button, then automatically switches off As with all AF lenses, it won't focus in dimmer light or any faster than slower (f/2.8 or f/4) AF lenses; Nikon's AF system doesn't care about lens speed. Many photographers consider the 35mm to be a “sweet middle” general purpose focal length for photography – it is not too wide and not too long either, making it great for photographing everything from landscapes to people. And while street photographers love 35mm lenses for that reason, lugging around a heavy and large lens is often quite impractical. For those situations, the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED is a great choice, especially when coupled with a lightweight camera like Nikon D610 or D750. If you're counting pixels, the 35/2D is not as sharp as the new 35mm f/1.8G, but it does cover film and FX if you plan to upgrade.