Nikon D200 with 35mm 2.0 AF-D

[steve_barrett]

I'm thinking of getting a Nikon D200. Does anyone have thoughts about using

the D200 with a Nikkor 35mm AF-D lens? Is it a good lens for digital? With

35mm film cameras, I like using a 50mm lens.

[titospna]

Great idea, great lens for digital. I use that lens on my D50, works great. Sometime in the future, when I am lucky enough to snag a D200 or its latest iteration, I expect to use the 35mm AFD with unconscious abandon. It's a great buy, especially when Nikon runs a rebate. Suggest you only buy a new one to get the 5 year warranty and avoid the older 'oily blades' problem.

[warrenlewis]

It's my standard lens with the D200. Great "zoom" with a step or 2 in either direction. Light, quick focus and the images are excellent. A bit less obnoxious than pointing a big zoom at someone. Never had an oily blade problem..... Warren

[pablito_pistola]

I agree with everyone above. Have used the lens with great results on the D200. Only

problem might be finding one of these lenses in stock. They seem to be in very short

supply, perhaps they are being discontinued.

[dan_brown4]

The 35/2 is my favorite lens on the D200. Good for all occasions, and not a bad "macro"

either.

[bwcombs]

Very good lens for DSLR. KEH and B&H both have them in stock.

 

Consider the 50mm f/1.8 AF-D lens as well. Very affordable. Good value. Sharp and fast lens.

 

I use them both on my D200. As one poster mentioned, the 35mm has a very close focus

distance and makes a nice pseudo macro lens.

 

Have fun.

[georges_smith]

I have a 50mm and it's great for portraits as a 75mm, but I've thought about getting a 24mm for the old 35mm viewpoint on film SLRs. Plus, the 24mm has the added benefit of being much cheaper used on the used markets compared to the 35mm.