AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

[dana_k]

I've finally decided on the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens for my Nikon D5000 and I read on a review site that the 50mm is really like 75mm for the DX models.
Is this true? I've read it only once but I want to be sure before I buy a lens.
I don't want to have to be really far away from my subject...will this be a problem?
Any help will be wonderful!

And if that is true, am i better off checking out the 35mm f/1.8?

THANK YOU!

[jdepould]

If you're in a small space, working distance will be a challenge. Optically, it's a 50, but the crop does affect what you see.

[OsmosisStudios]

Ive only ever found 50mm on a crop to be an issue in VERY tight spaces (rooms less than 8'). Otherwise, it was fine, but YMMV

[3bayjunkie]

hey cool thats the same one i decided to get mainly because it is half the prace of the AF-S 1.4

[Azaki]

Check the 35mm DX f1.8 I just bought that one and love it. I find it better for indoor shots where the 50mm is too long. It focuses amazingly close too.

[mike rockey]

how about you go to a store and ask to try all three 50/35/28mm and see which one you prefer just an idea mike.

[Shokinen]

Originally Posted by Azaki

Check the 35mm DX f1.8. It focuses amazingly close too.

Indeed. I do most of my close-ups with that lens.