I'm just beginning and this is my first lens (other than the kit 18-55mm lens). I bought it because it's the cheapest prime lens available and many experienced people recommend it. I tried it in the streets, and I noticed that it is not really meant to be used to take pictures of entire buildings (churches,...), since it is difficult to get everything in the frame. It works better for random pictures of people, signs, flowers, details of buildings, cars, food, dogs and bigger animals, children... It is really good for portraits, the large aperture gives a good control over the depth of field. I haven't really tried low-light photography yet, but I expect it to be quite good in those situations.
A lens hood and a cool leathery pouch are included, which is nice. The lens hood is very useful for protection, just leave it on there all the time. If you need to store the camera in a bag, you can put the hood the other way around to save space.
Given the price compared to other lenses, I'd say it's a good investment. It's also good for a beginner like me, because it really helps me understand and play with ISO, aperture and shutter speed to change the result. It also forces you to think about the composition, because everything has to fit and it's sometimes good to remove the unnecessary things from the frame. I'm still not even remotely good, but it's definitely helping me to get better at photography.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.8 x 11.5 x 11.3 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.44 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.3 x 7 x 7 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.44 Pounds |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Camera Lens | 35 mm |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Has Image Stabilization | No |
| Included components | AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Fixed Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, HB-46 Bayonet Lens Hood, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, CL-0913 Soft Case |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 35 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 35 Millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 35 Millimetres |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Plug profile | Nikonbayonet |
| Part number | 2183 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Fixed |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F1.8 |
| Focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Style | Lens Only |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 52 Millimetres |
