Nikon 35mm 1.8G DX VS Nikon 50mm 1.8G DX/FX? (Which One Is BETTER?)

[@BVCCo7]

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[@johnc3403]

Look at the scene in front of you. Then raise your camera and look at the scene through the viewfinder. If the scene looks the same size through the viewfinder as what you see without, then we can say that your lens/sensor combination produces an equivalent 50mm focal length. That is why 50mm lens are called 'normal' focal length lenses. It is the perfect focal length if you had to choose just one prime focus lens because it mimics what we see through our own eyes. Now, to achieve 50mm focal length with an APS-C camera, we need to use a 35mm lens. The 1.5 crop factor multiplies the 35mm by 1.5 times. (ok, to 52.5mm but close enough). If you are shooting with a full frame DSLR or a 35MM film camera, then a 50mm prime lens is what you need to achieve that 'normal' 50mm focal length focal length. Of course, you may prefer the small telephoto effect of shooting with a 50mm lens on an APS-C camera and that's fine too, but you can learn a lot and develop your skills hugely as a photographer by shooting 50mm focal length ..such as the reviewed 35mm f/1.8 lend here fitted to an APS-C camera. I hope that makes sense.

[@DoctorJanakaWannaku]

Nikon d5300 Nikon 35 mm f 1.8 Sigma 17-55 F2.8 And I am happy.

[@omds]

How does 35mm f1.8 perform on D5300? Is it good for portraits and night bokeh with good background blur? And does it work good in autofocus?

[@wullieg7269]

D3500,still use series"E",f mount,I love you!.

[@coskunay8024]

@@wullieg7269 hello.. What is the e and f mount? Tomorrow i will buy a d3500 so is it good or not about "e"? Thank you

[@aayushkalra4933]

I have d5300 and I am so happy to see this comment.

[@jehualguno1646]

Hey i have the nikon d3500 with the kitlens and the yongnuo 50mm 1.8 not a sharp lens you need to go at f2.8 for sharp photos But i'm thinking to buy a new lens I was thinking a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 Or 50mm 1.8g Or 35mm 1.8g What should i buy?

[@dronewolf8278]

I own both (plus the 85mm 1.8). For general photography, the 35mm is a better option (due to its wider focal length). However, when it comes to taking portraits, they’re not even close. Both the 50mm and 85mm are FAR superior to the 35mm.

[@jnd2415]

50mm on DX is way better than 35mm for portraits IMO.

[@DgamesJ]

If you know the advantages in taking wide lens portrait, it is a must to have. Even 28 is better

[@Uri2097]

@@jnd2415 do you mean better quality-wise? I feel like my 35mm is not as crisp as it could. Asking regardless of the different field of view.

[@Uri2097]

Far superior in quality or just the fov preference? I own the 35mm and I don't feel it's great at focusing and giving detail.

[@johnc3403]

for medium to med/long distance portraits you are correct, but for close ups with an APS-C camera, the 50mm and 85mm distort the face too much. 35mm on an APS-C does not because it translates to a 'normal' focal length. So don't throw the 35mm away just yet :)

[@blackdiamondgreg]

35mm 1.8G DX was my starter lens when I first got my D7100. I used it for both photos and video. Super smooth bokeh and great depth of field on APS-C. Also renders with great contrast, color and sharpness for such a great price.

[@lesjohnson1538]

I own both... Call me call me crazy but the 50 gives way better pictures. Just my opinion. Yes, focal length can be an issue depending on photos, but I always keep the 50 on unless Im too close. So contrary to his opinion, 50 is my main, 35 is MY backup

[@johnc3403]

You're still crazy though.

[@Reza-nz2re]

"super tight" when you are very close to the camera. You can just put your tripod further away. Prime lens have sharper image and great in low light because of low F stop number. Also 35mm lens its going to look like 50mm lens on crop sensor which is your D5200 or other camera.

[@maximilianworld4113]

I think a 50mm lens will be good for product photography .

[@jeromenobleza1234]

im using aps-c sensor, mean its crop, thus I use 50mm for portrait and use 35mm for video. both are good, and you must know where you wanna use it..

[@justjimmy3154]

Jerome Nobleza Would you buy the 35mm first or the 50? I am looking for a good upgrade from my kit lens, and I like doing portraits, indoor shooting, and video as well.

[@eduurg4564]

Can i make music videos with the 35mm?

[@souravrahman2654]

@@justjimmy3154 I think for indoor 35mm is a better option

[@Shockabukuu]

50mm on aps-c censor is more to 75mm focal lenght,so if u have a dx (crop) body go with 35mm if u have fx (full frame) body go with 50mm.

[@HowYaGuysDoin]

I was wondering why he didn't mention this. The review is pointless and misleading without clarifying this

[@GoldenHay1]

but do dx lenses still crop?

[@abubackerashiq1241]

@lineoLemon yes it crops...it states DX just to say that lens is not suited for FX bodies as it may give distortion around corners

[@abubackerashiq1241]

LineoLemon yes it does

[@GoldenHay1]

@@abubackerashiq1241 ok, thanks for the info man :)

[@oddklique5139]

Late to the party but I have a question. I have a Nikon D5600, I specialize in close-up portraits and videos...which of these two lenses would you say serve both purposes the best?

[@BVCCo7]

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[@mcuna42]

50 mm. - I don’t really do video, but I photograph lots of people for a newspaper and magazine. It’s my favorite. Second favorite is the 35 mm for when I can’t back up enough to use the 50 mm.

[@vineetnegiroxwang]

It seems like you made this video for me

[@BVCCo7]

😉

[@robloxley5181]

Me to.

[@Диванныйвоин-ф1з]

for us all))))

[@nuqman5396]

Nikon d3500 18-55 f3.5-5.6 And im happy

[@theracingline6999]

Any opinions on which I should get for close up car photography?

[@BVCCo7]

if you're in the crowd, 50mm on crop

[@anonymous-qg6ks]

I have a kit lens 18-55mm 1.8 f should i get a 50 mm prime

[@robertbollinger3009]

Nikon’s 35mm f1.8G DX Lens, quite affordable and one of the company’s finest.

[@BVCCo7]

Sure is

[@DanielLe-zm1il]

What’s the best option for taking photos at events eg. group photos of 2-4 people?

[@lukibuki7651]

1 min 33 sec past and I know what I need. Thank you very much :)

[@PawbaVlogs]

Hello Sir i have nikon d5600.. Which lens i better? 35mm or 50mm lens??

[@nealeware9163]

I have a Nikon D5100 and I like to shoot everything from landscape to macro. I am very new to photography and when I got my Nikon it came with an 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G and a 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G. I saw the macro photography and I loved the artistic side to that and I have brought a 50mm 1:1.8D. I do not have a 35mm 1.8G lens and I am wondering what sort of macro photos I would get with 35mm 1.8G? I have a reverse ring as well and am wondering what sort of macro I would be able to get using it on a 35mm? I also use macro lens attachments. Should I get a 35mm?

[@BVCCo7]

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[@nealeware9163]

@@BVCCo7 Thank you for your reply and link. As I am not that interested at the moment in shooting video I think between my 18-55mm and my nifty 50mm I have it covered. I have to admit that I would love to get a 35mm but I am on a really tight budget and I think that it would be just greedy and wanting one because it is there rather than wanting one because I really need one.

[@nealeware9163]

Thanks again, You have convinced me that I do need the 35mm as well. Thanks again for your help.

[@BVCCo7]

I would say the biggest difference is that the 50mm is both full and crop compatible but I would still recommend the prior. Watch THIS to understand why so: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTPaX6MibWhrtU

[@newarr7788]

Hi there....I am planning to get a Nikon D500 which is a DX camera... I am confused about getting a lens..that will suit all kinds of photography landscape, portrait etc with a good creamy bokeh. I had initially planned on getting a 50mm 1.8g lens but then later found out that it isn't the same for a crop sensor so I later resorted to 35mm 1.8. But again fount out that there is both 35mm DX And FX lens. So could you help me with this ? Which will be the best for my requirement ? Thanks

[@judahhays189]

They perform about the same, get dx for the d500 or fx if you plan to upgrade to FF

[@tervits]

how about its ability in low light or indoor capture?

[@yuribernate9982]

Practically the same since they have the same aperture

[@BVCCo7]

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[@ericfreutel8240]

great review! thank you!

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I have tried both ...I bought the 35mm but he’s right the 50mm focal length is important for photos

[@tejasvaniya2664]

For crop Senser or full frame ?

[@mcanekin]

@@tejasvaniya2664 good question,i have same dilemma :)

[@debzyjg]

TEJAS VANIYA My question also. Because the 50mm is a full frame lens. The 35mm he compared it to was the DX version.

[@tejasvaniya2664]

An update to this on going discussion! , I have NIKON D7000 I purchased 35MM. It only comes in DX type that means it will give you exact 35MM outcome , where if you talk about 50 mm then it is not DX lens , hence It will give you ~75 mm outcome. I got this clear after looking at box of each lenses where 35 mm does say DX but 50 mm does not. I believe everyone having crop sensor should go for 35 mm as it gives you desired result , you can crop the frame after clicking and get the 50MM result. Trust me go for 35 mm not 50. If any one interested i can show u sample images i took. Leave a comment

[@hoanglong5824]

TEJAS VANIYA i’m having d7000 either, and planning to get 35mm dx 1.8g Could you show me your samples ?

[@jeanricadelgado]

So. The 50 mm in dx mount is 70 mm ?

[@BVCCo7]

Everything times 1.5 so 75mm

[@jeanricadelgado]

@@BVCCo7 For real. So it is actually good for portraits. ?

[@zroh_in]

I’m confused because there’s an ED version of the 35mm so there’s a DX and an ED .

[@Amarnath2k2]

I love 50mm ✨❤️

[@LEYGSL]

You really helped me out with this vid. Thanks.

[@GoldenHay1]

what i wanna know is if the dx versions still crop the image like the non dx ones on a crop sensor camera. because i have a crop sensor camera and i don't like the cropping the non dx 50mm does.

[@BVCCo7]

yes 1.5x crop factor

[@GoldenHay1]

@@BVCCo7 oh, damn. ok. thanks answering my question :)

[@rashad9014]

@@BVCCo7 the dx won't crop....because its a DX

[@DrazenCika]

@@rashad9014 No, it would not crop, it would just project smaller picture on a smaller (DX) sensor, so technically you are right. But the equivalent FL to what the FX sensor on full frame camera would do would still be your DX number (whatever is stated for the lens) x 1.5. So you need to buy DX35 if you wanted to have same view as 35 mm camera (or FX digital) with 50 mm. At least this is how I get it.

[@rarindam]

I am confused....the DX 35mm should be 52mm in FX. But the 50mm is FX...or is it not?

[@BVCCo7]

other way around

[@kelvinwilson9217]

A very nice short in depth video thay you. This leads to a question - I have a D5300 with Nikon 18-55mm II kit lens. Would the Nikon 35mm 1.8G DX be a better choice for mid to close-up LEGO stop motion?

[@BVCCo7]

no - its not a macro you're better off with kit lens and a better light

[@patricklum2425]

My camera is d90 which is crop sensor so which lens should I get instead? I want to use it for landscape and portraits. Basically something versatile

[@frederikvanreusel]

Patrick Lum 35mm

[@robertsovich9254]

For osprey and birds yes kit lens works great . On my d 5600 Nikon now I’m looking for a lens for stars and night time . And astrophotography . What 50 mm under three hundred is best. ? On my budget

[@georgestobbart4894]

The. 50mm is simply much better image quality

[@wullieg7269]

Don't talk me into it!,I'm so close to buying but kids are all indoors.

[@ninkasihomebrewer8226]

thank you! this is exact l what I was looking after

[@alexandercruzfigueroa2533]

Un lente DX en una cámara apsc no tiene factor de recorte. Un lente FX (como el nikkor af 70-300 o el 50mm 1.8) SI tiene el factor de recorte x1.5 ya que está diseñado para full frame.

[@hednnenskndsnem9600]

Finally, thanks for clarifying the difference between the crop sensor and full frame equivalent

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

For anyone reading this, it's not true. A 35mm dx lens on a dx camera is definitely 35x1.5=52.5mm.

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

@@hednnenskndsnem9600 the explanation is wrong just in case you hadn't realised it in the meantime

[@atahassanzadeh4878]

which one is better for use reverse ring AND extension tube ?

have you ever used a lens, where infinity focus starts already from 1 meter ?

[@axelljungqvist]

i dont understand... is the 50mm DX the same focal length as a 35mm (bot DX)? I dont understand where to apply the 1.5 multiplier :(

[@dr.franxx]

actually, the 35mm is for Apsc while 50mm is for full frame. when you multiply 35 to 1.5 you get around 50s, that's where you get apsc equivalent on full frame. because full frame is like 1:1 while apsc 1:1.5 (nikon) so when you try to find full frame equivalent for 70mm on apsc, you divide 70 by 1.5 its around 46 and the closest lens is 50mm or 55mm. basically, when you use 50mm lens on apsc, your picture will look like when you use 70mm on full frame

[@axelljungqvist]

Dr. FranXX but if the lens says 35mm DX, will it show up as a full frame 35mm would on a full frame camera, or like a 50mm would on a full frame? What i try to say is: Is the ”DX” mark on a lens changing anything, or is it changing the focal length in relative to full frame?

[@alexandercruzfigueroa2533]

Un lente DX está diseñado específicamente para el sensor apsc. El 35mm DX es un 35mm en apsc. Un 35mm FX sería 35*1.5nm La información d video está mal.

[@Brittyrich]

I have 35mm 1.8G And 50mm 1.8D and a 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens all nikon. I am Going into freelancing in Wedding Photoshoot , Portrait shoot and For my Personal Use....I have Nikon D7200 My question Is Should I Sell My 50mm 1.8D as It becomes 75mm with 1.5x crop Fractor and 35mm becomes 52mm. Should i sell 50mm or should i keep it. Will it be worth keeping. Please guide me. I do not shoot Video i am only into Photo.

[@SeasonDestiny]

Hi Peter, I have been watching your content for the last two days and I am glad Infound your channel because you are the only one I have seen so far reviewing Nikon cameras. I currently have a Nikon D5000 and I wanted to know what is the best wide-angle lens to get for this camera. Thanks

[@BVCCo7]

Nikkor 10-20mm would be a great option

[@williamkazak]

I have both and an 85mm F1.8

[@BVCCo7]

Which one do you prefer?

[@williamkazak]

@@BVCCo7 The 35mm F1.8 is wonderful on DX cameras. It acts like a 50, which is my first go to focal length on any camera. I was using it on my D7000. I just got a D700 and tried it there just to see. I kept the camera set at do not adjust for DX lens. Some darkening of corners occurred. Mostly correctable in post. On my D700 I prefer the 50mm F1.8FX version of course. Price is reasonable for both. The 85mm is more suitable for headshots.

[@sadiqurrahman2434]

If I want to take portrait photos then which lens should I buy? 50mm or 35 mm

[@BVCCo7]

50mm hands down

[@amonGustavo07]

Watch the video damn

[@Artem_ZpCity]

I use like 4 years 50mm and now i will take 35... portrait better 85 , and one for all 35mm better

[@bestalternativesneakers2022]

What is the difference of 1.8 to 1.4??

[@BVCCo7]

Little bit more of depth of field/blur

[@ÜmitKirenci]

Thank you very much for video, that exactly what I need :)

[@danrodrigo855]

Hey pete, just seen your review today and Im planning to buy a lens this christmas. Which lens do you think ticks the most checks - for landscape and street photography and for general use? Hope my question is clear. Ty btw!

[@BVCCo7]

Get my guide here - bit.ly/2KQUwHQ - it'll be a good starter

[@tanguanikiamayes3611]

Thanks!

[@vasus7244]

I am having nikon D5200 camera. I am interest in making a shortfilm. Shall i use 35mm 1.8 g or sigma 17-50 2.8 . Wil sigma suport my camera. Suggestion pls

[@judahhays189]

The prime is better, especially in this price category. Plus Nikon>Sigma

[@vasus7244]

@@judahhays189 thanks brother

[@amonGustavo07]

Remember guys 50mm of full frame is about 32mm on cropped so if you want that classic look, I’d go for the 35.

[@azzazz4549]

Would the 35mm DX lens be 35mm on an fx camera?

[@BVCCo7]

Same only crop sensor x1.5 but be aware vignettes

[@williamkazak]

@@BVCCo7 Can be mostly corrected in post using LR or Photoshop.

[@nusaikemufthie9662]

This helped a lot. Thank you

[@gs7828]

I suggest more sample images to be added. Like, side by side images you took with one or the other, to see the level of zoom in different situations.

[@BVCCo7]

thanks for the suggestion!

[@pan_tvofficialk9]

Am not noticing the focus length I can't see difference

[@DemoysView]

I use the 35mm for videos on my other KZbin channel, I want a wider one based on my preference

[@BVCCo7]

Sigma 17-50 would be pef

[@DemoysView]

@@BVCCo7 Nice

[@mrs.t8569]

Which would you recommend for newborn photography?

[@amonGustavo07]

Bruh

[@TarekMidani]

Lol

[@kliochristodoulaki192]

Heyy thanks! That was really helpful!

[@Reza-nz2re]

The difference not only the focal length, but the Bokeh also. 50mm have creamier bokeh than the 35mm and thats why its good for portraits. You can step back a little or set up your Tripod back a little bitif you feel the image js "to tight'

[@BVCCo7]

Lol nice creamier

[@jesusdaily4you]

The 50mm you used is AF-S, for FX. Its is multiplied to 1.5 crop factor so around 75-80mm. There's no 50mm for Nikon DX. maybe other brand but not Nikkor.

[@anjalireddy2572]

I want lens for short films which one should i get? I have nikon d5300

[@BVCCo7]

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[@juanball5480]

Nice review Peter, I have new Nikon D5600 , Im choosing between Nikon 35 mm and sigma 17-50 mm, Which is better for general use . Video and photography. Thanks

[@BVCCo7]

Video go with sigma - photos nikon 35 in my opinion

[@juanball5480]

BVC Co. Thank you very much Peter

[@twodalec]

why not both?

[@BVCCo7]

Sure

[@mansoor1308]

This helped 🤩

[@pap0rosa]

Just buy them both like I did... for pics off course

[@debzyjg]

I did the same 🤣

[@Brittyrich]

@@debzyjg I did The same... Bought.... 50mm 1.8D and a 35mm 1.8G Lens. Should i Sell 50mm 1.8D lens as It becomes 75mm with 1.5x crop factor. I have Nikon D7200 and i am Going into Wedding photography , Portrait shoot etc. Please guide me.

[@debzyjg]

BB Johnny I can’t advise on whether you should sell your lenses. That’s for you to decide. I do wildlife photography and therefore don’t use my 50mm or 35mm that much but like to have them if I want to take any people snaps. So I’m not the best person to advise you as I don’t do the same type of photography genre as you.

[@Brittyrich]

@@debzyjg I too want to do... wildlife but man... The long glasses are too much expensive. Hope i Can afford one day.

[@MelvinMichaelPimentel]

Great Video! I use a Nikon D5300 and have a Tokina 11-16 DXii F2.8(for Landscape) and would want to replace my Kit lens Nikon 18-55 VR2. I have ordered a Tamron 70-200 F2.8 G2 recently (for almost everything but mostly for outdoors). Would want to cover the gap between the 16-69mm. Having a hard time choosing between the Nikon 35mm 1.8G or the Sigma 17-50 F2.8 OS for a standard Lens in my kit. Is it a must to have a prime lens? I don't do much video work but mostly photography as a hobby. Can't purchase both since I broke my bank purchasing the 70-200 :( Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you very much for your time :)

[@kingyaddamusic3511]

Personally I have owned the 35 mm 1.8 and the 50mm 1.8, the sigma 17-50 2.8 and sigma art 18-35 1.8g, the sigma 17-50 is fantastic for all around. I would be happy with that as my walk around lens!

[@HodajuciParadoks]

I would say with prime lens and photography, your pictures are going to have more of a style. When I used zoom (kit lens) all of them were different, but with prime it is more of a harmonious look when you look at all pictures, personally I love 35mm 1.8g(nikon), even self portraits are beautiful, you do not have to have your camera that far from you, but you still need a tripod for self portraits. But but prime lens you have to use your legs as zoom, that is not a problem with me. I wished I had money for 35mm 1.4 or 1.2, but 1.8 is great too, much better than kit lens. If you have the money, get it, it is not heavy, but before you decide, google the images that are shoot with 35mm 1.8g, and see if you like it.

[@robertweir5755]

My response to this, copied from above, Which one is better the Nikon 35mm vs 50mm 1.8G DX Lens? and this, also copied from above, Which one is better the Nikon 35mm vs 50mm 1.8G DX Lens? Nikon has never made a DX 50mm prime lens, every Nikkor DX lens is marked DX on the lens.

[@tejasvaniya2664]

I hate all this videos when i search for information.. because not everyone has the full frame camera man! PLEASE SHOW THE CROP SENSOR VIEW TOO......

[@BVCCo7]

it is crop sensor - I'm shooting on the d5200

[@eduurg4564]

Can i make a music video with the 35mm

[@ausi14u]

Thanks for that.

[@eduurg4564]

How about the yonguo 35mm anybody have proved?

[@turnpikemachine]

Eduardo Ruiz García I hear the autofocus switch breaks in 2 weeks

[@judahhays189]

Yongnuo sucks. Just buy real gear

[@petrikokko1441]

DOF differs at same distance/aperture.

[@BVCCo7]

very true

[@keeya8525]

35mm on your 5600, need times 1.5 which is give you 52.5mm.

[@BVCCo7]

Correct

[@keeya8525]

@@BVCCo7 I have D90, I was try to get 35mm, which is 24mm lens well give me 36mm. but way to expensive compare to 35mm.

[@yoichifranck3753]

Good Job Man

[@BVCCo7]

thanks man

[@TripModeActive]

thanks you saved my 100 $ !!! not buying 35 mm or 50 i am happy with my 18 140 kit lense

[@classicfilms7871]

great review...much greater if you send me your 35mm as a gift..😁

[@techmember6329]

Bad choice if you ever plan to upgrade.

[@MarkinTech]

wowwww

[@talvindersingh7549]

U need to change ur background too white can't focus on video

[@BVCCo7]

Update kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5ulp4mZgZ2YncU

[@nykq]

Not true at all dude

[@atharvapokale3124]

You are cute

[@BVCCo7]

You too

[@diyfusionhelp472]

5:03 clumsy indian model lol

[@BVCCo7]

that's not nice..

[@toneeanne]

you helped me alot! thankyou so much for this video :)

[@BVCCo7]

Glad I could help T

[@toneeanne]

thankyou so much ❤️