I have a D5000 and am looking at a 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.8. I prefer a DX lens.
Wondering if anyone knows if Nikon will be releasing a 50mm 1.8 DX?
Will Nikon Release a 50mm 1.8 AF-S DX?
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Why would they make a 50mm DX lens. The 50mm 1.8 is only 120 now as it is, there would be no plus side to making a DX version of it. I have both of them and the 35mm never leaves my camera. It just has a better feel on a DX body.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I think you'll be waiting a while on that one - the 50/1.4G works great and is very reasonably priced.
Posted 3 years ago # -
The reason he is asking is that the 50 1.8 does not autofocus on the D5000.
Though i agree that there is a pretty low chance of getting this lens.
Your realistic options are either getting the 35mm 1.8 (gives 50mm field of view on DX) for $199
Or suck it up and get the 50mm 1.4 for $500.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Not likely, but they may update the 50mm 1.8 to AF-S in the future.
Posted 3 years ago # -
If you don't have it yet, get the 35/1.8DX ... it's just a super little lens for the price. Equal center wide open and better corners than the AF 50/1.8 or the AF 35/2. (Photozone.de) Nikon did us DX shooters a real solid on this one.
If you have to have a 50, you can get the 50/1.4G in NYC for $430
At this time I would not hold your breath for any particular DX prime. I hope I will be proven wrong about this, but probably not.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I would like a 28 DX prime please... unless nikon comes out with a 1.25 crop sensor :-)
Posted 3 years ago # -
A 28mm DX or a redesigned FX 28mm F2.8 AF-S would suite me just fine too. I used to have a 28mm F2.8D and loved the focal length, but not the sharpness.
Posted 3 years ago # -
28 FX or 18 dx is another of my fav focal lenghts. Lucky for me most of the kit lenses starts at 18mm
:-)But no the 28mmDX is equal to about 40mmFX which is a great street and casual portrait focal lenght. I am hoping for a 28 F1.8 dx but I would be happy with a 28 F2 DX
Posted 3 years ago # -
Sigma makes a 28mm 1.8, it works for FX too. But it's nowhere as sharp as the 35mm 1.8.
I was comparing my cousin's Canon mount 28mm to my 35mm 1.8 though, so maybe there is a difference between Canon and Nikon mounts?
Posted 3 years ago # -
Canon shoots out of focus by default
Pete
Posted 3 years ago # -
bmxdad said:
Canon shoots out of focus by defaultPete
You still sound bitter about your 40D experience, Pete. ;-)
I'd expect short DX primes. Either a 16mm, 20mm, or 24mm next. It would be fun if Nikon released a rectilinear 10mm DX, too, but I don't think it would be as popular as these other focal lengths.
Posted 3 years ago # -
50mm DX? Why? AF-S would be around 300$ and I do not see to much market for it.
Even much more useful AF-S DX Micro 85mm VR is not selling well, if at all.
DX lenses seam pretty much dead except really cheap zooms.Posted 3 years ago # -
Are you excepting the 35 1.8, mb? Because that lens has been really popular (and for good reason, IMO).
I think we'll see at least one more DX prime just because the potential market is so big.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Of course I do, that lens is the hit right to the spot, not to expensive and has everything young DX body needs ;)
Wish something similar from Nikon in the futurePosted 3 years ago # -
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