Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G on a Nikon Full Frame Body

Actually this lens was designed for Nikon DX body only, not for full frame body. I was just curious what would the pictures looks like in a full frame body. And since I don't have a deep pocket to buy a Nikon full frame body such as Nikon D700 or Nikon D3, I just use my full frame Nikon body, Nikon F55 (film camera).

To my surprised, when I attached the lens on my Nikon F55, the viewfinder didn't show any vignetting, ever. And the result also not so bad, as long as you ok with the vignetting. And you know what, I love vignetting. These are the photos, took by my Nikon full frame Nikon F55 and Kodak Gold 400. All photos were taken at full wide open, F/1.8 and no photoshop. Scan by Fuji SP-2000.

Personally, I love 35mm as a normal lens. 50mm is a little bit long for me. With 35mm you can make a portrait with good enough background. I tried 28mm, but it make people looks small. 35mm is perfect for me. That's why I loved this lens when attached to my Nikon F55 than my Nikon D70. I wish Nikon could make a Nikon 24mm F/1.8G DX lens. There is a Nikon 24mm F/1.4G, but the price could make a good reason for my wife to kill me.