Nikon to release 35mm f/1.8G Lens!

[EmOz]

Good news for us D40 and D40x owners!

TOKYO –Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the DX-format 35mm single-focal-length lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G, which offers a picture angle equivalent to a focal length of 52.5mm in FX and 35mm formats.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 enabling effortless handheld shooting in dark settings, such as a dimly lit room. This lens makes it easy to create large, beautiful blur effects. And the built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet autofocus, even with SLR models that do not have a built-in motor, such as the D40 series and D60.

Full article here:

http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/0209_nikkor_01.htm

[inkista]

Godbless. Now hopefully Canon will get off its ass and do the same. An fast normal prime for crop bodies is something we've been clamoring for for a long time. The Thrifty Fifty is all fine and well, but a $200 EF-S 35mm f/1.8 USM would be so much better.

[vandergus]

Yeah, I always thought the nifty fifty was a bit of a compromise on cropped sensors, especially for D40/D60 owners who would lose autofocusing. I think there will soon be a new answer to the question "What should be next lens be?"

[Wooglah]

This is great. I was planning to get D40, and now one problem less if I do. If they would make 50mm (~75) f/1.8 with a built-in motor that would be even better.

Well, it is great, and I hope the price will not be too high.

[inkista]

dpreview says that the 35 f/1.8's MSRP will be €243/£199/$199. So, if the street price goes lower, then it's a definite alternative to the 50, especially for D40/D60 owners.

[Digidave]

It appears to me to be geared toward the D40/60 owners. Can't wait to see some reviews on it.

[joshfinnie]

I can't wait for this! It is going to make the D40 a perfect street walking camera.

I love the 50mm f/1.8 but focusing can be a pain when you are trying to be discreet!

I am going to be first in line when these come to the camera stores online...

[crazzy88ss]

Originally Posted by Digidave

It appears to me to be geared toward the D40/60 owners. Can't wait to see some reviews on it.

If that's the case, it'll probably be cheap (read plastic) and soft.



I guess there's always the new AFS 50 1.4 for those w/ the $$ to spend.

[vandergus]

If that's the case, it'll probably be cheap (read plastic) and soft.

Oh ye of little faith. It's build quality will probably be similar to the 50mm f1.8, slightly better than the kit lens. Plastic body with a metal mount (the metal mount is currently listed in the specs). But I doubt it will be soft. An aspherical element is included in the design to correct aberrations and the aperture blades are rounded to acheive a more natural appearance of out of focus elements. Sounds to me like they've put a bit of effort into the optical design.

[Chippee]

Originally Posted by joshfinnie

I can't wait for this! It is going to make the D40 a perfect street walking camera.

I love the 50mm f/1.8 but focusing can be a pain when you are trying to be discreet!

I am going to be first in line when these come to the camera stores online...

And I will be right behind you!!! I have the 50 1.8 and I have such a hard time manually focusing. It is so frustrating. I know I should keep practicing with manual focus, but sometimes, I could just scream