Recommended Lenses for Nikon D5200/D5300/D5500/D7100 (DX Cameras)

[@Watchthekettle]

for dx i would say = tokina 11-16mm 2.8, 35mm 1.8, 17-55mm 2.8 and 70-200mm 2.8 if possible

[@photorectoby]

Those are all solid lens recommendations that I agree with - the 70-200 is not cheap though! But if you can afford or plan to shoot professionally- it is the way to go.

[@Khorasanpodcast]

can you help me with this DX concept and the other one?

[@photorectoby]

Thanks - every once in awhile I don't get the audio quite right and don't notice until it is to late or it sometimes seems good enough it is posted on KZbin. Lately I have had it dialed in and been happy. Thanks!

[@william870314]

Thankyou. Your video is awesome. Nikon d5500 35mm f 1.8 :)

[@photorectoby]

Thanks for those thoughts. I think this is why they have come out with the 18-140 to address the issues with both kit lenses lacking when on these newer bodies. What body are you using?

[@jamesCH3W]

i didnt understand anything :( is there a good lens for landscapes/ shooting the stars and photography??

[@photorectoby]

James Chew Tokina 11-16 f/2.8

[@jamesCH3W]

PhotoRec Toby thank you (:

[@reedteyber5224]

I hate most photography videos on youtube but I like how you keep it about the gear and not about yourself as well as how efficiently you deliver the information

[@kennyken7278]

Tried (almost) every mid range lenses out there for DX and these lenses hit the sweet spot between cost and image quality 1. Tamron 17-50 2.8 - for general purpose zoom 2. Nikkor 50mm 1.8G - for portraits 3..Nikkor 35mm 1.8G - for general purpose prime Unfortunately, I cannot recommend any of Nikon's longer zoom DXlenses (and even 3rd parties) because they're too expensive for what they are and the image quality just falls flat

[@atrisharma1184]

Kenny Ken the 85mm blows the 50mm out the water.

[@damonkay4177]

Jungli 999 yeah but expensive

[@garthock1]

KEH will sell you a used Nikon DX 18-200 VR super zoom for as little as $130. The one I got is sharp zoomed all the way in to 200 mm. Good walk around one lens does it all.

[@photorectoby]

How large an auditorium? The newish 18-140 would be ok. So might the 55-300 or golden 70-200 f/4. How much movement on stage? Can you use tripod or handheld.

[@HertNiks]

50mm is actually 75mm equivalent not 80 something.

[@JacobAvnerPr1mus3]

50mm on these cameras is equal to 80mm. 50x1.6=80.

[@britboy1969]

Jacob Avner On Nikon it is 1.5x 1.6x is for Canon

[@HertNiks]

Jacob Avner On nikon its 75mm

[@JacobAvnerPr1mus3]

Hert Niks Is it only a 1.5 multiplier?

[@dungv1]

Jacob Avner there is a 1.3 crop on d7100 so is 90mm.

[@photorectoby]

review your meta data - was shutter speed fast enough? What aperture? What focus point. Lots of variables that we need to figure out before we can say what the issue is.

[@SeongMoKim]

Hahaha hahahaha "zoom with your feet"

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Yeah, not only isnt it convenient, often, it isnt possible. I hare that phrase.

[@photorectoby]

Yep - it's a very nice lens. I didn't include it here because I was trying to keep the price down. I will follow this up with a pro lens list soon.

[@carphotography1017]

35mm f/1.8 is great, get one if you dont have one

[@gacs7424]

It is too tele on APS-C sensor. Shame Nikon does not have 23 mm prime on DX.

[@photorectoby]

Thanks - the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 is one of the best value lenses period and does a great job on the D7100. Some people miss the wider end when using that lens on a crop camera like the D7100 but it offers sharpness across and excellent range for portraits and wedding work.

[@APixerProductions]

I didn't like the review. sorry. you are suggesting all the primes of similar focal lengths.. don't you think its smarter to buy an 85mm 1.8 instead of 50mm 1.8 when there is already a 35mm.. I think people should buy 35mm, 85mm and maybe a 135mm/105mm.

[@hemantabharali]

Keep in mind the crop factor..... 35 becomes 52.5 50 becomes 75 And 85 becomes 127.5

[@photorectoby]

You can use FX lenses without adapters. D5200 does need AF-S lenses to autofocus with as it doesn't have in body focus motor.

[@huskyzzaa]

I have a Nikon D7000 camera and recently bought the 35mm f/1.8g lens. It's been working out fantastic for me and it stays on my camera most of my time over my zoom 18-140mm VR lens. Thanks for a great video.

[@austinace8490]

I am a newcomer with a Nikon D5200. I purchased a Sigma DC 18-200 OS HSM zoom with auto focus and I am very happy with it. Especially taking portraits from a less intimidating distance at gatherings. Just a word of caution, when taking videos, DO turn off the OS as the motor makes a lot of noise trying to stabilize in video. No one seems to give this warning either at Sigma or on You-tube. Thanks so much for your very informative videos.

[@photorectoby]

That is great for tighter portraits and head shots. You may consider the 50 f/1.8 that actually equals 85 on the D5200.

[@photorectoby]

If you already have that lens it is fine But if you are considering something around that range the newer 18-140 is very good. For self time photos you can prefocus where you will be standing or pt the camera in continuous focus mode to focus on you OR use a remote that also does focus before photo. Last option is best. send me a message on my facebook page and I can provide a link to the remote you want.

[@photorectoby]

It is. You could also wait and snag the D5300 body which comes out in a few weeks for some savings. But I do like the D7100 - all depends on what type of photography you are doing? Occasional and just fun - D5300 would be just fine. Slightly more advanced and professional D7100.

[@photorectoby]

You must press the depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens aperture down to value selected. Will not show you without pressing that button. It is on front left of camera (when facing camera) I have another video that gives a complete tour of the D7100 and shows this button.

[@photorectoby]

10mm!! So wide. With that 10-24 do you find yourself at 10 often or somewhere in between 10 and 24? Thanks!

[@photorectoby]

I have not put my hands on one yet. Just going by MTF charts and other reviews. Hope to get one in here soon. 16-85 is a very good lens too.

[@photorectoby]

Hi Harold- the value of that feature really depends on the type of video work you plan to do. It is honestly something I don't use- I just don't do enough video beyond these how-to and am happy with the look straight out of my 5D Mark III. But for indie film makers and other serious videographers having that feature in a $700 camera with a good sensor is seriously impressive.

[@thytonen]

I have following setup (with Nikon D7100) and I've been very happy with it so far: Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Tamron 70-300mm F4,0-5,6 DI VC USD Covers all my bases, Sigma is my walk-a-round lens, Tamron for good light nature shots and Nikon for low light or if I want to travel light.

[@photorectoby]

Toni Hytönen Very nice!

[@photorectoby]

Yes - you have to multiple the focal length times 1.5 with Nikon cameras. so a 50mm does become a 75mm. It is not absolutely necessary t o have auto-focus but it is very nice. Really depends on what you are photographing, to manually focus every photo can be a bummer and I think you will quickly find yourself wishing for some AF. The D5200 is a good camera and paired with the 35 f/1.8- excellent. I have another video recommending lenses for the D5200.

[@gerichaney4114]

You have been very helpful for my new D5200. Trying to get some versatile lenses for not a lot of money. Thanks. I just bought the 35 F 1.8 from your recommendation, I have a 50 F 1.8D and of course, the 18-55 kit lens. Had the camera for a couple of months and I am learning.

[@photorectoby]

Those are good lenses too - I was trying to keep this list concise and didn't really cover super wide or zoom lenses. Will talk about those in future video.

[@photorectoby]

I agree along as someone knows what they are getting into - for folks just trying out a prime the 35 f/1.8 is the way to go. Once you know how awesome primes are lenses like the Sigma 50 f/1.4 are excellent. Thanks!

[@photorectoby]

Can I say neither and suggest the Sigma 17-70- gives you no overlap and nice low aperture and image stabilization. The best general purpose walk around prime lens for the D5200 is the 35 f/1.8 - don't have to buy it right away but you will enjoy it in the lower light.

[@AbrahamDakin]

I love the 35mm 1.8G. When I first started out I couldn't see the positives of having a prime over the convenience of buying zooms. However, now that I own the 35mm, I can't take it off my camera. It's small, light, great for street photography (as you're a little more inconspicuous) and it has fantastic image quality. I can't say enough good things about that lens.

[@photorectoby]

Hi Roberto, I didn't notice any serious issues with the new version of my lens. Certainly a $500 zoom that offers such nice apertures is going to have some issues and likely at the edge but this is one of those things that in real world situations is rarely noticeable if at all.

[@gerGoPrint3D]

:-) 5 years ago I got my D60 with the 18-105VR, still using it after 4 bodies on the D7100. My second lens was the 70-300VR, then 35mm/F1.8 and 50mm/F1.8/D (with the aperture ring) just as you recommend. For a fifth I would recommend everybody to get a wide angle lens, it turned out to be a Tokina 12-24mm/F4.

[@photorectoby]

I have not tested these two side by side - I believe the 16-85 is slightly better but the two lenses are very similar. 17-70 gives you better aperture options across the range, better in low light.

[@photorectoby]

The aperture ring should work - it is mechanical and independent of the body you put it on. 50mm D version will not autofocus on D5100 but will work.

[@photorectoby]

make sure you are comparing the 17-50 to the NEW 17-70 with much better build quality. But you make an excellent point about video, though I don't know many pros that zoom during film.

[@photorectoby]

I have several videos that talk about and show the differences. Watch those though I do agree with everything Dennis said.

[@JesseKoukku]

Got myself a new D7100 this March, been happy as hell with it ( how else, switching from a D3100 ), I use Sigma's 18-125mm 90% of the time during summer.. also I just bought the Nikon's 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR that I also use when the 125mm is just not enough. During winter, when the sun barely rises here in Finland (or just night time in general when it gets dark) I use my 3 primes, Nikon 35mm f/1.8G, Nikon 50mm f/1.8D and my Sigma 15mm f/2.8.. Been wanting to find either a 105mm f/2.8 or a 70-200mm f/2.8, for a bargain that is.. Imo, you could have included the Sigma 15mm f/2.8 lens in this video as well. Not sure what it costs new, but I got it for 120€ used, in perfect condition (other than the front cap & hood were missing). Just my opinion though. Nice video, I agree with you 100%, besided the video not including the Sigma 15mm :D

[@photorectoby]

How about the 80-400 from Nikon? Probably still pricey to rent that beast but covers all the zoom you need. Or 70-300 VR, those would be my picks. If you know you will be close to the action the 70-200 is excellent, but 200 can feel like small zoom sometimes.

[@riddion2]

Good recommendations. I have the D7100 and I have had the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4.5 (older model) for many years that I bought for my old D50, and I have loved it. I have just recently bought the Nikkor 17-55 2.8 and I really love this lens. It is so sharp and the build quality is fantastic. There is a little barrel distortion, but still it is by far my favorite lens, and on my D7100 90-95% of the time. My primes are the exact same ones that you recommended, Nikkor 35mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.8, and they are also so excellent. I went on a day trip a while back I just put on only the 35mm 1.8 and I loved the pictures I got, just missed a little wider focal lengths when shooting landscapes but otherwise excellent.

[@photorectoby]

Nice - Always like to hear that feedback. One trick for wider landscapes with the 35 - shoot a two shot panorama and stitch together in photoshop. A little more work but it does quite well.

[@photorectoby]

I was on the fence about that because new it is more expensive but I agree it is a better lens and deal if bought used.

[@CesardelaGarza]

AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8 the best prime lens I've purchased, I bought too the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8 and is terrific, but you need to be so close if you want to make a portrait. In Christmas I received the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR as a gift, perfect range for me, but you're going to need many light, if you want to shot over the 1/125s; and of course a good tripod.

[@photorectoby]

I recommend the 18-140. You make quality and sacrifices and suffer some distortion when you cram all the focal length into one lens.

[@photorectoby]

If you don't need autofocus the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower wide angle lenses offer excellent value. Otherwise Tokina 11-16 is excellent.

[@Irishkilt67]

I do own a D7100 and a D5200 and I must agree that the 35mm 1.8 is really awesome on both. Every beginner photographer should own a prime lens. Great advice Toby!

[@SERGE_Tech]

Trying to take video with my nikon d5500 but the lenses makes this continous mid pitched sound. Makes it unbearable for video recording because you always hear this sound. Using Nikon DX VR 18-55mm. how do i fix this sound.

[@photorectoby]

Hi Stacie, in General I am not a fan of these do it all lenses - they make lots of sacrifices to cram that much focal length in one lens. I much prefer the 70-300. D7100 is pretty sweet with 70-300, you have the 2x crop mode which will give you even more zoom and faster burst rate for catching your kids in action.

[@clarencenewby716]

I'm using a D5200 and use the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 mostly. Thanks for the video.

[@photorectoby]

I have found the D5100 to be slightly more responsive and more suited to faster action or even better the D7000. The D5200 provides excellent quality but at times it has these hesitations that are frustrating.

[@Jimfish46]

Thanks again for your advice Toby, very much appreciated.and may I say, the precise and concise way you come across in these video reviews is unmatched anywhere on youtube, excellent advice foreveryone

[@jasonloraine2391]

I have a question, best budget lens for a d5300 for an architecture students? I would like to take shots of a building in full, then sometimes be able to zoom and see some minor details of its construction. What do you think would work best for this?

[@photorectoby]

Those two lenses are very good. you may feel limited by the 35 but it provides excellent quality and images, especially in lower light.

[@photorectoby]

Which of which? You asking about a lens or camera?

[@birdlivs56]

Hi Toby. I have a Sigma 18-250 that I have used on my D5100 and D7000 which produce images that are not as sharp as I would like- What would you suggest for a walk-around zoom for general Photography that wouldn't be as soft. I have a 35mm 1.8 that is tack sharp-but I also have arthritis that makes "foot" zooming difficult! thanks, Frank

[@imblest11]

I am looking into purchasing a Nikon D7100 along with the 18-140mm lens. I like the versatility that the 18-140 will offer, even though I realize it is not the fastest of lenses. In going with the D7100 instead of the new D7200 (which the added benefits don't seem like important benefits for my needs), it allows for a little more room in my budget for a prime lens to add to the mix. (I plan on buying these all used from Ebay or the like). However, I'm trying to decide which prime lens to get. The 35 seems like a good walk around lens, but the 50 better for portrait. These are 2 areas of photography that I enjoy the most. I am often in a confined space however when doing portrait work since I don't have a studio or anything (just a hobbyist). So now, I'm thinking that maybe I should decide between the 35mm and the 40mm. I do love the occasional Macro shot and the 40 would get me a range between the two. What would you recommend? I have a lot of nieces and nephews and am "The family photographer" so I take a lot of shots of kids. I love the idea of some macro so I can take some more interesting shots of the small details in life that are involved with kids. What would be your recommendation of which prime lens to add to the 18-140mm lens and the D7100? Oh, and I love bokeh....I want as good and as much as I can between these options. :)

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Terrific video and, while I couldn't care less about video, these are sound recommendations. I currently own a Nikon D5100 on which is always mounted the Nikon 35 f1.8G and 2 Nikon D7000s which I swap between a Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 a Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3DL and a Nikon 300mm f4 ED IF depending on my shooting and for the outing. Either way, they are all either in the bag or in the car. This is all I need for what I do and I didnt break the bank but, I am soon to replace the Sigma 18-200 with the Nikon version fir my walkaround/travel lens.

[@rajaneeshc.s.3523]

Hi, I have bought a new D5300 with 18-140 mm DX VR lens. This is my first DSLR and I am more interested in taking photos of family get-togethers and during the little trips I take to the countryside. I would like to know which prime should I be buying, 35mm/f1.8g or the 50mm/f1.8g?

[@photorectoby]

You have perfect coverage there - nicely done. Tamron can offer great value.

[@DennisdeJong]

depends what you want, I have the d5200 but I also shot with a friends 650d and loved it. if you want a user friendly camera take the canon, if you like the little edge that the nikon has. then you should take the Nikon (higher pixel count, 39 point AF, bit better image quality which is hard to distinguish) there is no better camera in general as the image quality will depend on the lens and on your capabilities as well.

[@kernowcoinringscornishcoin3999]

HI TobyI have the D5200 and was wondering if when the camera is turned on its side does the information on the rear screen rotate so its easier to read

[@photorectoby]

Pricey it is! How about the SIgma 17-70? Offers same basic quality with better low light performance.

[@manuelescobar4546]

Are you sure? When I take my Rokinon 85mm off of f22 it locks the shutter and tells me to put it back to the most narrow aperture to adjust it on the body. Maybe it's just the ROKINON lens?

[@BikeTour07]

If you are planning to buy the 70-300 then be sure to get the AF-S VR one, VR is a must on that focal length. I have it and I am lucky to have a very good copy. With wide angle, I haven't tried the sigma 10-20 but I do have the Tokina 12-24 F4, love that lens, super sharp even wide open and it stays on my camera body more than the 50mm though it was a bit heavy because of its built quality.

[@DominiqueKooper666]

This is really helpful, thank you. I think I'm going to buy myself the nikon D5300 with the 18-55 lens first, then see what between these digits fits me most, and get a prime lens to match that. Thank you so much for these videos, it's really helping me making a decision.

[@photorectoby]

Glad I could help!

[@cycledublin]

My 50mm f/1.8D is my workhorse for portraits (on my D90). I absolutely love it. I find the 35mm f/1.8G is a little less sharp but still good. I have a 28-75 Tamron and while it can be beautifully sharp it's a little temperamental. It misses focus quite a lot. One you didn't mention is the 18-70 f/3.5-4.5 which can be found VERY cheaply second hand and is a significant step up from the 18-55 kit lens.

[@TobiasGelston]

The Tamron can also be slow to focus, especially in lower light but I still find it an excellent value. Thanks for throwing the 18-70 in there too - I hadn't really considered that but it too is a good value.

[@photorectoby]

The Tamron can also be slow to focus, especially in lower light but I still find it an excellent value. Thanks for throwing the 18-70 in there too - I hadn't really considered that but it too is a good value.

[@photorectoby]

It is a very convenient lens and I know some semi-pro photographers that travel the world using the nikon 18-200 but I personally do not like the amount of distortion and softness at 200 with such a lens. I think you are better off with a nice walk around and a zoom. Not as convenient but better quality. All depends on your purpose for photography.

[@chelseasingleton9269]

I have a Nikon D5300 and I've been shooting with the kit lens for years now. I want to see what my camera is capable of so, I am ready for a new lens. I would prefer not to break the bank but I know they're not cheap. I like to zoom a lot and I like taking pictures of flowers, children, pets and would love to see if I could get any better at taking portraits. What lens would you recommend?

[@nishantshukla2739]

is there a ultra wide angle prime lens for nikon crop sensor camera, and which should also go good if I change my D7100 to D800?

[@StuMcClay]

Excellent info and presentation! I have D5200 with kit 18-55 and 55-200DX lenses and looking to expand my camera bag moving toward portrait and landscape offerings. The 35-1.8 seems like a no brainier.

[@photorectoby]

The 18-55 really isnt a great lens, I hear from lots of people complaining that their photos are blurry and it turns out it is the lens. Get the T5i with 18-55/18-135 or get the D5200 with 18-105. hope that helps.

[@thejusvalsan9989]

Thanks Toby. I am using 55-200mm VR2 version mostly. How good is use 18-140/18-105 lens as a perfect replacement of 18-55+55-200 combination? The 18-200/18-300mm is costly a way out of budget. Are there any other Nikon or 3rd party lens available as a fair replacement for 18-55+55-200 combo.

[@ratmeister69]

I bought an 80-400 used locally for $750.00 and have captured some beautiful pictures with it. It is a very versatile lens and as long as there is some good light you will be very pleased with what it can do. Bonus is that it is fairly compact and not hard to carry.

[@alzaabialzaabi]

Help me I have Nikon D5300 with one lens ... however when i record a video or taking a shot it is too dark ... the video is little black to shiny ... even i tried different lights / outside the home in the sun ,, What good lens do you recomment

[@photorectoby]

That was my approach for many years, The difference between 2.8 and 1.8 is pretty amazing in some situations though.

[@BigMrC37122]

Great video I just purchased the D5200...body only...I'm keeping my lenses..Nikon AF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G, Nikon AF-S 55-200mm 1:4-5.6GED and Nikon DX SWM VR ED IF 18-200 lenses plus my Nikon Speedlight SB600...A question about doing video which lens that I have would be best to use now? I'll have to save to get another lens for videos...

[@photorectoby]

All of those lenses are about the same for video. The 18-55 is going to probably give you best results. Better lenses are ones with constant aperture as you zoom.

[@AceDancePavilionMcwhite]

I have a Nikon D5200 with prime lens Nikkor 35mm 1.8G 90% of the time. Great for shooting parties with low lights and great for movie modes too.

[@1972WarEagle]

Thanks for the reply, I am new to dslr video but I believe I will video action shots of the grandkids with a steadycam or slider and landscapes.

[@katiebray5153]

Hello! Thanks for the video! I just upgraded from the 5100 to the 7100. I already have a tamron 10-22mm. But have been renting the Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens. However, now that I am ready to buy, am getting gun shy. I mainly use my camera for travel and mostly landscape. What is the best lense for me?? Thank you!!!

[@kiwious]

I recently got a Nikon D5100 and most of the time I just have my 35mm/1.8 on it. I love it!

[@bjarnechristensen9495]

I have the Tamron 28-75 XR 2.8 - this is a fullframe lens and I use it on both my D7200 and D800 - great option to have. I also love my 50mm 1.8D great value. A bit long on the D7200 for allround work but perfect on the D800. For the D7200 the 35mm 1,8 will give about the same field of view.

[@photorectoby]

55-150? which lens is that?

[@henrycraddock]

Im looking at the D5200 and I found a bundle on Amazon with the kit 18-55mm lens and a Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor. Do you think it's worth spending the extra money for this extra lens or are there better options? Thanks!

[@michelhorvat1206]

Hello Toby, would you also recommend the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 for indoor architectural photographs? I have a Nikon 5200 and want to make sure I am getting a compatible lens with built in motor, etc. Thank you.

[@Aydin0812]

Thanks Toby for all videos. Can we say that with 40mm you can do almost the same that you can do with 35mm and 50mm but with 40 you can also take macro that you can't with the other is that right?

[@photorectoby]

Those primes - the 50 and 35 are lovely and an awesome value.

[@RicardoYahir]

Hello Thank you so much for this video , I am starting with wedding photography and I'll appreciate your advice , I own a nikon D7100 with a 50 mm 1.8 prime lenses but I am having problems with the apace at some of the churches for which the 50 mm 1.8 is not very handful due to the crop factor of my camera . Will you recommend the Tamron 17-70 for wedding photography ?

[@photorectoby]

Link under the video leads to page where each is linked to amazon so you know exactly which one I am recommending.

[@basujayanta1]

what about a Nikon 16-85mm standard zoom, which, after the introduction of the new 16-80mm lens, must be cheaper than before?? it seems to be a very sharp lens although admittedly slower.

[@sulphuricacid16]

I am considering to buy either a 70-300 for wildlife or a 50 1.8 or 1.4 for low light. I currently have 18-140 VR kit. Can you help?

[@lokatpic]

I have a Nikon D 40 with a Tamaron 18-270 mm lens. What wide angel would you suggest ? Do you have a review on the wide angle lens?

[@PaulRosberg]

Thank you very much Toby. I'll see what I can do about getting a calibration. The backfocus seems so slight (20% of the time it seems dead on, 80% of the time it seems slightly backfocused, now that I've looked at more images I've taken). I hope a small adjustment will be a quick and easy process. It leaves me wishing they could release a firmware update that incorporates lens calibration features on the D5200... you'd think that wouldn't be too difficult to do.

[@stevejames7189]

I'm using D5100 with 18-105mm (mostly on travel). Recently I bought 40mm macro lens (for product photo) which is amazing lens. Now I'm considering to buy 35mm because on 18-105 I miss bokeh that I have on 40mm. 40mm is too narrow vs 18-105 where I need to move away from object to get decent bokeh (and still not as good as 40mm). Is the 35mm right solution for me? Decent bokeh at decent distance with decent width? It would be amazing to see comparation between 40mm and 35mm 1.8.

[@photorectoby]

It is a good lens but older and as a result you got some issues with quality control on those older Sigma lenses.

[@MrMooseful]

Thanks for the tip on the video lense for the Nikon D5300 etc. I searched everywhere for a simple lense with aperture ring recommendation and found it in this video :-) So the 50mm F1.8 D if I understood correctly! Excellent! Thank you!

[@photorectoby]

Yep and thank you!

[@laylazakaria8453]

Ok I'm confused I want to buy the 35 1.8 and he said I need the G version and not the D version for it auto focus on the D5200. When Iv looked online they say 1.8G DX ???

[@Desertguy1450]

Lens question... just bought a d5300 thanks to your reviews and I made sure to get the 18-140 kit lens. I want to find a wide angle lens to shoot friends snowboarding, skateboarding, and night sky/landscape shots without getting that extreme fish eye effect. There's so many options out there it's all very overwhelming and I'm not sure which ones will work with my d5300. I'm up for anything under $1000.

[@charliethompson539]

If you have photoshop you can go to filter>lens correction> custom> remove distortion and remove the fisheye effect. That way you don't have to spend too much on a lens that doesn't have that effect. Of course if you're wiling to spend lots the expensive lens will do it better than photoshop.

[@photorectoby]

You see how popular that video was? and it went up on a Friday - Fun. Thanks so much!

[@photorectoby]

Paul- I have heard similar reports, especially paired with the D5200 and it is a real shame. I would try contacting Nikon and see if they will test/calibrate for you.

[@kitefure]

hi sir can you help me i have nikon d 5100 which is 16 megapixel i would like to buy nikon d5300 lens which is 24 megapixel and ,mount it in my camera do you think i will get better result or i should buy complete camera with its lens thanks in advance