DSLR (DX) alternate for 50mm film lens

[riz]

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>What could be the best alternate for DSLR (DX) lens for 50mm film lens. Please only suggest the prime.</p>

<p>Regards,</p>

<p>Riz</p>

[leslie_cheung]

<p>35mm 1.8 nikon, sigma 30mm 1.4...</p>

[Matt Laur]

<p>Yes, Sigma's 30/1.4 or Nikon's 35/1.8. The Sigma is a little faster and a little wider, but also physically larger and more expensive. Very nice lens. The Nikon is smaller and lighter, but well liked for the price. Both of these lenses have built-in AF motors, so they'll work even with the less expensive entry-level Nikon DSLR bodies. If you have a body that has an onboard AF motor (like the higher-end Nikons), then you can also look at lenses like the 35/2. </p>

[Peter_in_PA]

<p>I LOVE my 35mm f1.8 for this very purpose. It is the lens on my camera most of the time these days.</p>

[Wouter Willemse]

<p>My favourite (and quite resident on my camera lately) is the AiS 35mm f/1.4, it is stunning. Arguably the Zeiss ZF 35 f/2 is a more impeccable performer. Both lack AF, though, if AF is a requirement, the mentioned 35 f/1.8 and Sigma 30 f/1.4 seem to me the best choices. I have the AF-D 35 f/2, and it's very good, but I don't believe it is better than the 35 f/1.8, while being more expensive.<br>

Depends a little, hence, on which body it will go, what the budget is and how much value AF has.</p>

[photo5]

<p>Another vote for the amazing Nikon 35mm f1.8 AF-S. A bargain at $200.</p>

[sebastianmoran]

<p>35mm f/2 AFD. Excellent, compact, a "Normal" field of view. Equiv to 52mm lens on FX.</p>

<p>28mm f/2.8 AF or AFD. Equiv to 42mm on FX. Same as above, not as fast, but it's closer to the definition of a "Normal" lens... That is, focal length = image diagonal.</p>

<p>And, the 50mm itself for portraits on DX. But, that's not your question.</p>

[will_daniel1]

Another vote for the Nikkor 35mm f1.8. Love it.

[iversonwhite]

<p>Isn't the Nikon 35mm f1.8 a DX lens? If so, isn't it a wide angle lens on a DX camera?</p>

[will_daniel1]

The Nikon 35mm f1.8 is a DX lens. On a DX camera it is the equivalent of a 52.5 mm lens on an FX or 35mm camera.

[ilkka_nissila]

<p><em> If so, isn't it a wide angle lens on a DX camera?</em><br>

<em> </em><br>

No. 28mm is normal on DX, to get a wide angle you need a shorter focal length than that.</p>

[iversonwhite]

<p>Right. I forgot that the smaller the format, the shorter the normal lens.</p>

[peter_n1664876959]

<p>The Nikkor 35/1.8 DX. A great lens but particularly good value given the price.</p>