35mm vs. 50mm Prime Lens

christian370z · 08-03-2011, 11:32 PM

Alright, I have been itching to get a prime and the two options I am considering are the 35mm and 50mm 1.8 Nikkor lens. I'm not sure if the focal length of the 50mm is just a bit too long and whether the 35 will be a bit more versatile in situations such as car shows where there is not a lot of space to move around the lens. The distance in focal length between the two is not huge but I wanted to see what you all think:

For shooting automotive photography and people, which of those two focal lengths would you prefer and why?

Thanks in advance!

Raizon · 08-03-2011, 11:40 PM

Are you using a full frame DSLR or crop?

christian370z · 08-04-2011, 12:29 PM

Crop, I wish I had a full frame!

Red__Zed · 08-04-2011, 12:34 PM

Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

Nick911sc · 08-04-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

Pretty much sums it up well.

Parkerman · 08-04-2011, 04:34 PM

What kind of camera are you using?

If its a entry level Nikon [anything below the D90/D7000] I would no doubt go for the 35mm since it will autofocus with the camera's.

35mm on a crop sensor will look similar to what a 50mm looks like on full frame.

phelan · 08-04-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

So...for automotive and people, get both??

dad · 08-04-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

105mm is better for portraits.

Red__Zed · 08-04-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

105mm is better for portraits.

I'd want an 85 at the longest on a crop...but I was just saying of the two.

Spec Jay · 08-04-2011, 08:48 PM

85mm 1.2.... oh wait lol
for automotive id want something a bit wider if i could

christian370z · 08-04-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

Awesome, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Red, repped!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkerman

What kind of camera are you using?

If its a entry level Nikon [anything below the D90/D7000] I would no doubt go for the 35mm since it will autofocus with the camera's.

35mm on a crop sensor will look similar to what a 50mm looks like on full frame.

I've been shooting with a D3000 but depending on cash and how happy I am with the quality of my photography by next summer, I might upgrade.

Cmike2780 · 08-04-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkerman

What kind of camera are you using?

If its a entry level Nikon [anything below the D90/D7000] I would no doubt go for the 35mm since it will autofocus with the camera's.

35mm on a crop sensor will look similar to what a 50mm looks like on full frame.

They made a new 50mm.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon Wide-Angle Lenses

christian370z · 08-04-2011, 09:37 PM

^That's a bit pricey for my budget at the moment.

Cmike2780 · 08-04-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

^That's a bit pricey for my budget at the moment.

It's $20 more than the 35mm. The older 50mm f/1.8D will work with the d3500, but I don't think it will autofocus on that camera. Still a great lens though and it worked great even on my old D40. I was actually thinking about selling mine and getting the 50mm f/1.4G

Westwood · 08-04-2011, 10:42 PM

i got my 50 1.2 80% of the time on my 1D M2 and its my fav walkaround lens, And Mmmmmm its bokehlicious.

08-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	35mm vs. 50mm Prime Lens Alright, I have been itching to get a prime and the two options I am considering are the 35mm and 50mm 1.8 Nikkor lens. I'm not sure if the focal length of the 50mm is just a bit too long and whether the 35 will be a bit more versatile in situations such as car shows where there is not a lot of space to move around the lens. The distance in focal length between the two is not huge but I wanted to see what you all think: For shooting automotive photography and people, which of those two focal lengths would you prefer and why? Thanks in advance! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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08-04-2011, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Crop, I wish I had a full frame! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-04-2011, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Parkerman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	What kind of camera are you using? If its a entry level Nikon [anything below the D90/D7000] I would no doubt go for the 35mm since it will autofocus with the camera's. 35mm on a crop sensor will look similar to what a 50mm looks like on full frame. __________________

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits.

08-04-2011, 09:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	^That's a bit pricey for my budget at the moment. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	i got my 50 1.2 80% of the time on my 1D M2 and its my fav walkaround lens, And Mmmmmm its bokehlicious. __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

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