dcavagin

<p>Jumping for Joy</p><div></div>

<p>If the image is under exposed I had a friend recently with a similar problem (not a D300) and the cause we that the lens aperture pin/connection in the camera was bent. When you mount a lens and rotate the lens to lock it in place the lens mount makes contact with this pin which controls the apature.</p><div></div>

<p>Like the Brides pose, location and the warm afternoon light just sets it off. D70s, 18-200 @ 18mm, f/7, ISO 400, 1/160</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks everyone for their replies. I'm considering taking the advice to hold off as long as I can at which point I may have decide which camera to go for D300 / D700. <br>

The main purpose is for weddings/portraits. I did my first wedding two week ago and borrowed a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 I got some exceptional shots, however I found that during the ceremony I was just a little too close to use the 50mm lens for a full length shot hence the interest in the 35mm (the ceremony was on a pontoon therefore moving back was not an option). <br>

I don't have any prime lens, the other lens I used during the wedding were the Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR , Tokina 12-24 AT-X PRO f/4 & the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 I was pleased with the shots and having the 18-200 zoom give me the versatility and got me out of a number of tricky satiations.<br>

Note: I also intend to get the 50mm f/1.8 lens. </p>

 

<p>My apology if I have repeated a previous question I did use the search but could only fine treads relating to 35mm f/1.8 v 50mm f1.8 not a straight comparison between two 35mm lens. I'll do some further searches.</p>

<p>Which lens should I go for, I currently have a D70s and I'm looking to purchase a 35mm prime lens, however I'm also looking/hoping to upgarding to either D300 or D700 within 6 - 12 months. so I would like to know your views regaring the 2 lens mentions ? Do I go for the f/1.8G wich will work with my D70 and the D300 (DX format) or should I go with the f/2D which will also work with all my options (incl. D700).</p>