Quick Lens Question

SCMRubix · 1 Apr 2012 at 19:54

So I've had my D3100 for about 6months now and have loved learning how to get a grasp of the basics.

I've been looking at getting myself a new lens, for general shooting. A few portraits, landscape, street photography etc.
I've been looking at the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. as my budget is pretty low.

Questions are; Is this a good beginner lens to go for?
Will this Auto-Focus with my D3100? Noob question I know, just don't want to be an even bigger plonker and buy one and it didn't.

Thanks in advance

Skynet-T800 · 1 Apr 2012 at 20:04

Hi, This lens will autofocus with your camera and is a great lens especially for portraits equivalent of 75mm on the crop sensor.

Indoors & landscapes I found too long but for candid shots its great and for the price it's a gem of a lens.

The 35mm DX will be a better bet I think though for a little extra pennies!!

SCMRubix · 1 Apr 2012 at 21:11

Managed to find the 35mm for actually a little bit less than the 50mm

Thanks for the advice on the crop sensor, didn't realise this so I did a little reading on it.

Ice Globe · 1 Apr 2012 at 21:44

The 35mm is a fantastic lens for the price! Mine hardly comes off the camera body.

SCMRubix · 2 Apr 2012 at 11:45

Ordered the 35mm this morning

Can't wait to try it out

Thanks for the help

Turbo-G · 3 Apr 2012 at 14:20

I'm looking at the 35mm also. Can anybody confirm whether Nikon lenses are much cheaper in duty free or the States? I'm off on my honeymoon in just over a week, so would wait if I can grab a bargain. Although £159 isn't too bad I guess.

Turbo-G · 3 Apr 2012 at 14:21

SCMRubix said:
Ordered the 35mm this morning Can't wait to try it out

Thanks for the help

Can I ask how much? Cheers.

SCMRubix · 4 Apr 2012 at 18:47

Ended up getting it for £159 delivered
Will post some photos with it once it arrives

SCMRubix · 8 Apr 2012 at 11:19

Out of the box yesterday - just a few ordinary snaps in my bedroom at 1.8