Nikon 35mm f/1.8 G FX Hands-on Review

[@MastaPharaoh]

Who's still watching in 2019?

[@andrewasiimwe6530]

I am. ✋

[@simonsimons9287]

Me too!👍

[@jdudefun1755]

2020 bruh

[@jackslater8688]

@@jdudefun1755 10/2020

[@sunreynyc]

yes, its almost 2021 & watching.

[@DigitalrevTV]

We take a look at the new FX 35mm f/1.8 from Nikon: Nikon 35mm ƒ/1.8 G FX Hands-on Review

[@JCollinsPhotographerOC]

Well do I need one lol guess I will have to watch

[@RuthOtero]

I have the DX version and I do like it

[@JCollinsPhotographerOC]

not to plastic but the price is good for DX

[@RuthOtero]

I really do enjoy it

[@JCollinsPhotographerOC]

K now I need to ask which body

[@fredharwood3138]

What I like in your vid's is that you give accurate no BS reviews on the lenses you're using. Before I but any Nikon lens I see your review first and the sarcasm is great....

[@MattisProbably]

The DX 35mm f1.8 costs less than 200€ here in Germany. It works well on an FX camera if you are in a pinch, it just vignets a little from f1.8 to f4, after that the vignetting gets too strong. This lens was made for FX cameras, costs more than three times as much... And it still has vignetting? What is the point?

[@Richard-yy8tn]

its perfect because of its "light weight compactness"... attaches to a D4S. lmfao so Digitalrev

[@fiddleandfart]

Yes, a light lens on the biggest SLR imaginable! Hilarious!

[@VespertiliKildem]

The picture with the mother and the daughter on the stairs, that's beautiful. Damn you Kai!

[@Ub3rGoob3r]

That photo at 5:05 is quite something! I actually found myself saying "oh, wow!" out loud. DRTV, I love you guys, thank you so much for all the help you've provided for beginner photogs like myself!

[@22lbsboost]

Does he not like people who use battery grips or something?

[@Watchthekettle]

Compare the two recent 35mm FX lens and the 35mm 1.8 of dx

[@jesseflintstone3053]

In the United States, you'd get smacked in the face for taking pics of strangers like that! LOL.. I guess we're paranoid and stressed out.

[@htown77087]

true... and you also be asked to delete the photo in front of them..but oh well lol

[@tallaganda83]

I Australia too, and rightly so i think, i actually think street photography is overrated, unless you are really good at it.

[@krishnadoshi7442]

Jesse Flintstone yeah it's so odd...many first world countries are like that (France, Australia, US)...

[@Fsavulich]

have you ever heard of garry winongrand or bruce gilden?

[@basilioleone1725]

Franklin Savulich I have this lenses...is fantastic...thank you nikon for my passion....

[@gargata_]

why in the channel cant find nikon DX 35mm f1.8g

[@mrvk699]

Georgi Mitkov Because bro , it's a Crop sensor lens only. That is DX lens , they are talking about the FX lens is Full frame. That is why.

[@yorgle]

I've got a f/1.8 35mm DX for my (admittedly ancient) D7, and I totally love the pictures I get out of the thing. (I also have two zooms that cover the 35mm area, but slower.)

[@okm88]

I remember the days of the old Digital Rev..I would actually like to see Kai do a parody type of thing of those good ol'days

[@cristianminniti9979]

yeah it was awesome

[@timotihtonen6223]

Can you do a review of the Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 please

[@sanbanrjee]

I have two questions . 1. I'm going to enter into the dslr camp(nikon) . Should 35mm be my first lens instead of a kit lens , like 18-55 ? 2. Why doesn't this nikkor 35mm have VR ?

[@Stellarcase]

Hi there! I'm a new subscriber and getting ready to purchase my first DSLR. One thing that I'm wondering from watching your videos. Are your cameras on any Accident Protection Plan, or do you just pay for the repairs when the accidents happen? Would love to suggest a video on camera accident plans vs. repair after accident. Definitely looking forward to learning more from your videos, and of course my own experiences along the way. ;)

[@nurhidayat7358]

which one is better between 50mm 1.8g and 35mm 1.8g ?

[@EBWeddingFilms]

Im curious as to which mode you use to walk and shoot and have such amazing photographs?

[@krishnadoshi7442]

RiKKuXd28 I think Kai once said he uses Aperture priority a lot sometimes (because the light keeps changing through busy streets and cause he likes to change depth of field often)...it really depends on what you're comfortable with.

[@gs7828]

Aperture Priority.

[@ElPescadoMan]

are this pictures post production or straight out of the camera?

[@destorpwnz]

love your street shoots!

[@xxxxsimone]

'sheet shoots'.... ehehehehe!

[@RiassmismansBe]

Is this lens good for all round photography and athletics?

[@alanchan8121]

What's the name of the road with the painting of the buildings on the wall right at the start?

[@beslemeto]

is that lens gives sharper images than the standard kit lens for d5100?

[@Agni___]

Omg seriusly?? All the kit lenses are bullcrap

[@Spedeer2007]

Series deedMouse 18-105 kit is good

[@Agni___]

***** no, it sucks. like all the lens kit

[@kyoryuviolet4782]

+Juego Perfecto you just have terrible, mediocre, crappy photography skills.

[@Spedeer2007]

Kyoryu Violet yep

[@JomarxPR]

Whats better 35mm 1.8g or 50mm 1.8g?

[@TheHooHan]

Using nikon d5000. Planning to buy a new lens. Which one would be better? 35mm 1.8g or 50mm 1.8g Please advise.

[@crystalchai5388]

The Nikon D5000 is a crop sensor camera and Each lens is for different purposes. Nikon "Newer" 35mm f/1.8 Lens: - Good for street photography. - Equivalent to 56mm. - Not so good Bokeh. - Cost $600 USD. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Lens: - Good for portrait photography. - Equivalent to 80mm. - Bokeh is very good. - Cost $180 USD. Again, it depends what lens you are in need of... wide for street photographer or everyday use (or) the narrow more sharper images for portraits. I personally go for both but go for the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G Lens & the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Lens and save $200, instead of just wasting $600 on one lens! Hope this makes sense to you and helps you. Good luck!

[@ulogy]

Was getting ready to say Pentax falls behind on the 35s...never mind. At least their cheap lenes is under $150 and has great optical performance from wide open. (Albeit a touch slower)

[@dhafidzakwanpratama5775]

What if i use this lens to pair it with my nikon D90 would it will be a good pair? I mind if i buy this lenses

[@stevieboi99]

If it vignettes a lot, just use the DX version!! It doesn't Vignette as much as you think on FX! Easily adjusted in post!

[@qtstripes]

I don't care if it's Nikon, or Canon, but can you tell me if it works out cheaper having Nikon when it comes to lenses, as you can use old lenses on it too?

[@johnmichaelleslie4835]

Depends on how cheap and cheerful you want to go. Both C+N have lots of lenses old and new but cheap and really good don't tend to mix all that much. Also a lot of old Nikon lenses don't play nice with a lot of new Nikon bodies (the Df being a noticeably, but expensive and naff, exception).

[@qtstripes]

you can't use old canon lenses in eos cameras different system, unless you use adapter witch causes inferior quality. where as you can use old brilliant manual nikon lenses on nikon, plus over all the lenses are slightly cheaper for Nikon.

[@LameCarrot]

Does have bad soft spot / blur issue at the corner at higher f stops?

[@randomrazr]

1:45 is that a 4 door porshe???

[@wody21]

yepp, that is a "not so nice" Porsche Panamera

[@torellikid1]

I was wondering the same thing... Almost looks like a ferrari ff

[@alexzicong]

yes, ugliest porsche in the world, why do people even buy this

[@mikerhinos]

Alex Zicong Yan I raise you with the 944. Fugly, AND no performance. Best Porsches are RUFs, but well, it isn't really Porsche anymore lol.

Hahah, it lost the style

[@GamingSmug]

love this lens detail, is it good for video, i might buy it

[@andylau4c]

Have you ever been scolded while you are taking photos?It always happens to me...how do you solve this problem?

[@nerijusvilcinskas7851]

I want to buy for my sister these lenses, but she has a Full Frame Nikon and I have a D3400. If I buy these for her, can I still borrow and use on my DX body or do I really need to buy both DX and FX versions? I heard you cannot use DX lens on Full Frame, but not vice versa?

[@jasonmew2847]

Love your videos! Where did you shoot the first part @ 0.55 and @ 1.20?

[@temuulenbayasgalan744]

how good is it for video?

[@irfankhan-sj5dt]

which nikon lens is good 35mm or 85mm ??

[@ganstaboii2332]

You use auto focus or manual ?

[@Marlon5k]

I want to use THIS lens in a Sony A600 with E-Mount, wich adapter should I buy??

[@xan_thrax]

What camera settings?

[@nyonfiro]

Best photography channel.

[@smritikhadka479]

I have nikon d5300 and i m thinking to use prime lens so should i prefer 35mm or go for 50mm

[@thecomicexplorer8107]

smriti khadka 35mm

[@pdmmdk]

DigitalRev TV Hi guys, could you make a video with 5 reason why you need a Pol-Filter? (or other filters for that matter...)

[@Cruiser203]

i was considering to get this lens, but more for landscapes. is it any good for taking landscapes ?

[@ericmadrid8626]

not wide enough for landscapes.

[@MattisProbably]

eric madrid What does wideness have to do with landscape photography? You can even use a tele lens for landscapes! It depends on what you are shooting.

[@IndigoChannel1]

the worst part about this lens is the vignetting at maximun aperture, not so good to landscapes. Look at the jaredpolin review. There are better lenses

[@MattisProbably]

***** You don't really shoot landscapes at the maximum aperture though. You usually stop it down a little since landscape photography doesn't need fast shutter speeds. Landscapes usually don't get up and run away^^ This is probably a great near all-purpose lens, for what it does it's just way too expensive. Almost all plastic and vignetting for 650 bucks is just not a good deal.

[@thiyagusengo]

how will be that in a Nikon d5300. Wil the same Sharp images and auto focus point come in 5300

[@davester219]

Please do a video on the Sigma 8-16mm lens!!

[@justinburleson]

love that you use the lens on a D4s to test it?

[@parthap2944]

Hey dre... i bought a 35mm the one u r showing. All I have a qstn for u.. Its sounds Stupid but i have to ask u(i am new to photography) "The focus ring of it Rotates continuously while in Clockwise Or anti clockwise and does not have a definite point to stop" Is it normal?

[@mrmisterman999]

is this lens good for up close video on a d3300?

[@chiggins6287]

Mine is coming in the mail in a few days. I'm looking forward to getting it.

[@JMHSPhoto]

Tamron 150-600mm.... How about a shoot out with comparable pieces? Missin Alamby

[@wonderwall135]

dude you look like a 50 year old guy. Stop creeepin' on young chinese girls.

[@JMHSPhoto]

Go fuck yourself. I wasn't going there.. It was content related,

[@stevengreen4196]

I am going to buy a Nikon D5200 and was wondering which is the better option for it.....the 35mm 1.8G or 50mm 1.8G?

[@bakerXderek]

35mm because its a 50mm with that cam

[@ahoffman83]

Bring back some outtakes and bonus material at the end of episodes. I miss those.

[@TheDDelirium]

I have a D3200 should I go for a 50mm or this lens?

[@shropshire21]

On the D3200 a 35mm lens is equivalent to a 50mm and the 50mm lens is equivalent to a 75mm lens. It depends on your subject matter.

[@UrielX1212]

Davey Ward I would go for the 35mm f1.8 DX, not the FX version unless you plan on upgrading to full frame in the near future. The DX lens is great, especially for the price. Secondly, a 50mm lens on DX is a little to telephoto for everyday shots.

[@10399alex]

Comparaison with canon 35f/2 is and sigma 35 1.4 plz

[@johnbruce726]

Hlw.. My Body Is Nikon D5600 Should I For Nikon 35 mm 1.8G Or YN-35 mm 2.0? Rev plz reply

[@gasdive]

how about a shooting guide to Hong Kong. I'm going to be there for a day. I'd love to know where to go.

[@lesliewwe]

May I know the street for the first scene? (with those wonderful painting) Thank you Leslie

[@eottoe2001]

Some of us like Vignetting that come with a short lens. A lot of that goes away with a small aperture. Sweet lens. Thanks for the Video.

[@hossamelatar3576]

I can use the lens 17-55 f2.8 On a full frame camera like Nikon D700

[@CatchEmKing]

Glad to share a comment on a awesome channel your guys rock...

[@DrShaym]

Kai has womanly hands.

[@eyecandyVISION]

What lens did you use for the whole video (not the samples) ?

[@MrLakers2002]

L 24-105 Canon on a 5d Miii

[@D45Z]

So in the end it shows that the 35mm 1.4 might be the better bang for the buck. Impressive.

[@frk3188]

What about Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens?

[@Fosi94]

+Fazle Rabbi Khan If your camera is DX go for it :)

[@danielg.britos997]

The music is AC/DC ThunderStruck?

[@matthewpham]

Nope, because it's not royalty-free :)

[@TamaSarah]

I have d5300 and the kit lens makes a lot of noise while on autofocus mode while recording a video. So I need a lens that doesn't make a noise while on autofocus. Which lens would you suggest, especially for KZbin videos?.

[@1rstKike]

You should not filming with autofocus on!

[@JDeLPasDrole]

+Red Lipstick Yeah ! focus, then lock the focus and after record.

[@rabbibienes5165]

I have a DX camera with a 50mm f1.8G equivalent to 75mm. I want to buy a 35mm. Which one is better regardless of sensor size? 35mm f1.8G DX? or a 35mm f.18G FX?

[@toothdecay2465]

+Reginald Santos Actually not true in most cases. Nikon has relatively few DX lenses, compared with the untold multitude of so-called FX lenses (ignore these marketing distinctions) Nikon have made for decades. If you limit yourself to so-called DX lenses, you limit yourself to fewer lenses and, in many cases, higher prices. A D7000/7100/7200 gives great performance and the ability to use and meter Ai, AF and AFS lenses (auto-focus the latter 2). You can save tons buying used lenses by opening yourself to the wider Nikkor lens market. I have a D7100 and I just bought a used AF-D 35-70 f2.8 for 190USD. Equivalent focal length becomes a bit longer, but, man, what a lens.

[@veljkojankovic3697]

I have one problem and i've searched alot abotu that, but unsuccessfully. When i turn my autofocus on and try to pres the trigges so i can focus object the screen just became red like on manual focus. I'm using Nikkon D500, Lens Sigma DC 17-50mm 1:2.8. So i would me werry thankfull if u can help me with this im starter in my work so dont know so much about that. Thanks in advance!

[@jdawson4810]

I always wish I was invisible so I could just walk up to people and take pictures and them not know I was there. And here is this guy just walking up like the paparazzi (but with better intentions). My hero.

[@DanielHoherd]

You guys should do a comparison between this and the 35mm ƒ/1.8 DX shot on an FX body. That lens vignettes too, but at least it's super sharp with great bokeh :)

[@andreasborjesson3971]

Just bought an ben and jerry ice cream. Now i know what to do while eating it!

[@MrIlikeBMW]

I do a lot of automotive photography and I would like that the subject (the car) stands out a bit better than with my standard Nikon 18-55mm. I already thought about a 50 or a 35mm 1.8 lens. Does anybody have some tips or advices?

[@BAADSessions]

Where's the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art review?

[@ThePhillkillv2]

I'll stick with my 35mm from the 80's.

[@octagonPerfectionist]

you should review the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART soon!

[@Lofote]

How about checking out INTERESTING lenses, and not just standard focal length standard lens design lenses? E.g. Sony 135 F2.8 T4.5 STF (Smooth Trans Focus) with a special bokeh. Much more interesting.

[@rynokko100]

I have a Nikon D5000 (learned on it) and want a new lens for it. I do a lot of street photography and live in a city so I'm thinking the 50mm FX would be awesome but sense my DSLR is a DX i will loose 1.6 crop with using the FX on a DX. Any advice? watched the video but don't know if i should get a 35mm DX or a 50mm FX for my D5000!! HELPPP

[@markh2715]

get both. i got the 35dx first and then got the 50fx a few months later.

[@sloth610]

What mode does he use?

[@jassionjack2752]

D700

[@carolteater9456]

SERIOUSLY??? Four Nikon vids in a row?

[@johnmichaelleslie4835]

People look at the bodies/systems? I thought the strap was the thing on DR? Surely the big issue here is the nudity? Were they out of Canon and Pentax straps? Enquiring minds demand to know... :-)

[@DylanMcNamee]

Nice review, and I enjoy your humor - like I'm being lead around Hong Kong by a funny friend. I appreciate that it's not just a gushing review - actually a critique!

[@aslw26]

What happened to Alamby?

[@gianfrancofran9432]

If you were truly interested in where Alamby is, you wouldn't be asking.

[@VengD]

How come all of these lenses seems to have different versions but with the same name? I've watched a few reviews of the same lenses. Some says a lens has a MA/M switch, some say the focus ring has stops and some say it has that focus-numbering-display-thingy. And some reviews say the complete opposite. Of what should be the exact same lens? As a newbie, it's pretty fucking confusing what you're actually getting even buying something with the exact same name.

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

dx is crop, fx is full frame. some lenses are cheapy, some are made very well (professional versions). the nikkor 35mm 1.8 is a cheapy, but its very good. you can upgrade to the nikkor 35mm 1.8 ED, or go professional with a nikkor 35mm 1.4. not sure what you are asking, hope this helps.

[@dipro001]

Where is Alamby these days?

[@krishnadoshi7442]

dipro001 she left...Rita is the new Alamby

[@dipro001]

Yah.. sad stuff. #BringBackAlamby

[@alanbrody3223]

Is it legal there to take pics of ppl like that?

[@alanbrody3223]

***** What do you mean exactly when you say respectful?

[@alanbrody3223]

***** I don't knkow, just asking.

[@Louisi9]

Jee Vang Pretty much any country allows the capturing of photographic content on public property (except N Korea, seriously, its the only notable country).

[@Mark-cu4lz]

I have a Nikon D3100 and will buy this lens soon.

[@jta6241]

5 reasons you need all kinds of lens at last.

[@TeamAPS]

No love for Canon this year, DRTV?

[@wonderwall135]

lol canon has nothing new. they just have the same shit over and over again.

[@kimmern999]

wonderwall135 Oh my...

[@dermothoyne2393]

Hopefully they get a feel, on that G1X II soon

[@wonderwall135]

I keep having to say this: sales does not mean objective quality; it only means the perception of quality. Justin Bieber sells a lot of albums and shows; does that mean he has talent?

[@wonderwall135]

When you say "jumping ship to Canon" I assumed you were talking about people purchasing Canon more. That seems logical to me. What did you have in mind?

[@mulder90]

Question! How do you export your images with the EXIF-data on them? Is there a simple way trough lightroom? Anyone?

[@L33tw0rk]

I still use the DX version on D700

[@mizuhokusuha]

Isn't that a crime?

[@MilanSvitek]

dreaming Artemis It works, actually. Just super-heavy vignetting wide open. Get the Rokinon/Samyang 1,4/35 ..... No AF, but big quality improvement.

[@NL0Gwenster]

***** If only shot wide-open, not much more vignetting than any other big aperture lens. Typically the vignetting isn't an issue if you going for bokeh and focus only on the image center anyway. Plus setting the vignetting control to high on the D700 mitigates it even more from the get-go. 35 f/1.8 DX - very feasable combination on a D700 if your only going for wide-open shots.

[@L33tw0rk]

Rokinon looks good on paper, but not so good in your hand - it is gigantic relative to the 35 1.8 DX and this fx version is also bigger.

[@L33tw0rk]

Vigneting is pretty much non existent as long as you shoot 1. At 1.8 and 2. At outdoors.

[@jpnasty]

600 bucks for a very plasticy 35mm 1.8 is pretty nuts imo. if your in the market for a prime 35 north of 500 bucks why wouldn't you just splurge a little more and get the IQ , build quality, and higher aperture of the sigma 35mm 1.4 art?

[@DriveCancelDC]

john anastas The Sigma weighs twice as much, can have inconsistent AF and isn't actually sharper across the frame, the Nikon is sharper in the corners but the Sigma in the mid, you won't be able to tell without doing side by side pixel peeping either way though.

[@caltristan5099]

Deal breaker for me . . . The sigmas isn't weather sealed.

[@turgs1]

My question would be why is your video quality better than your pictures...?

[@panamproductions2725]

I think Kai should do at least one video the joy of shooting a 35mm film camera such as a Canon AE1

[@williamkazak]

I have the DX version for my D7000. Works very well for me. 52mm filters. Hooray!

[@nickvillarreal2673]

did anyone notice the porshe panamera around 1:45

[@StevenRPictures]

Enough with the 35mm...such an in between length! Where in the name of all that is Holy, is a MODERN 24mm f/1.8 or f/2 or even a f/2.8?

[@xxxxsimone]

28mm 1.8G is nice (-ER).

[@StevenRPictures]

Yeh just not wide enough though if you have a 50mm IMO.

[@Rocheman79]

Steven Robinson what about the new 20mm thats wide

[@niklaspilot]

Please do a Nikon-cheap-35mm-comparison: Sigma 35/1.4 vs. Nikon 35/1.8 FX !!!

[@ManOfDeath567]

This 35mm lens is anything but cheap.

[@niklaspilot]

This one, the Nikon one? Or the Sigma one?

[@ManOfDeath567]

I was talking about the Nikon. But both are still far from cheap. $600 is a lot of money.

[@niklaspilot]

Yeah sure, that is true! But compared to the Nikon 35/1.4 and the Canon 35/1.4 that is a hack of a lot less!! Less than half the price in fact... ;) So you could call them affordable, ok!? :)

[@lucianoborsatti8831]

Hey Kai, I'm going to ask you a question that nobody ever asked :) How often do you take photos of random subjects who later complain and ask you to delete them? Possibly cursing you? :)

[@redcrazymonkey]

Here's a secret: the DX version covers full sensor, is 1/4 the price and is sharper!

[@Jonas-sg8su]

+Stefan Breton Only so much. Googled it, and above f/5.6 you start to get a lot of vignetting.

[@redcrazymonkey]

***** True. I should have said "can be used on FX" with the details you gave

[@varunkamal91]

Stefan Breton you re wrong. it's not sharp at all on the fx! I tried it... it blows

[@polymercompounding]

I think this lens is a bargain considering it performance, focus is relatively fast, distortion acceptable, well bokeh, not as milky as Sigma and rough compare to f1.4 but it is still good enough