The BEST prime lens for Nikon Z cameras

[@gordonbrown5901]

I feel about the 40mm F2 as you do the 35mm 1.8 S. For whatever reason, 35mm has always frustrated me. Never long or wide enough. The 24mm, 40mm and 85mm are my prime carry set. Great video, well presented.

[@jbailey8586]

Wholeheartedly agree, although I'd say the 50mm is also a great one. I often have an internal battle whether to whether to use 35 or 50 1.8s when i know I won't be changing lenses for a while. The main thing I like about the 50 is that I feel more confident about distortion in portraits where the face takes up a lot of the frame.

[@AdhitiaSofyan]

Hows the autofocus on the Z6? Im planning to shoot a video of myself playing music, i be away from the camera and certainly dont want the lens to go on and off-focus while im playing. Thanks 👍

[@tor2919]

Love the Z Nikkors. I gravitate towards 50mm, a bit harder to use than a 35mm but more magical when you nail it I think. Both the 35/1.8S and 50/1.8S are fantastic. They’re all great haha

[@AlexDoesYouTubes]

I just grabbed a Z6II and the 50/1.8. Holy shit. The 50 is so beautiful.

[@jeffpolk4800]

I have the 24 50 and the 85 the 35 is next on the list. They are all amazing!

[@MichaelAres]

That lens has been clutch for me! I shoot events with two camera bodies and use the 35mm with the 85mm on the other.

[@DarrinRigo]

That's the kit I use for 90% of my two-camera work. I have an adapted 70-200 I throw on every now and then but yeah - that's all you need man.

[@philoupc2239]

Thanks very much for the video this makes me want to get the 35 mm i just purchased the Nikon Z5 and love street photography i think this will be a very good lens like you said its a jack of all trades lens !

[@grantking4681]

Hey mate, g'day from Australia, just came across your channel and like what I've just seen. What you've said makes sense, no histrionics, and a straight forward tell-it-as-it-is approach (I do have a Z7 II, do not have any of the Z mount native lenses...yet) so I'm prepared to come back again to see/hear what you have to say, mark me down as subscriber number 74.

[@DarrinRigo]

Hey! Greetings from Canada, man! Thanks for the kind words - I really appreciate it. Welcome to the club, #74. Let's hope we both look back at this one day and have a laugh. Cheers!

[@TheMoodChasingPhotographer]

Great video buddy, and don't worry about the shine! Haha. I just bought the Z 85mm and my next vid is gunna be doing some landscape photography with just that! Seeing this video you've made me want to get the 35 too! Landscape photographer mainly! 📸

[@daltonramsey9585]

I primarily shoot macro. I had a D7200 with the laowa 100mm macro, 35mm 1.8g dx, and 300mm f4D Af-s. I traded it in yesterday and got a z5 and the 50mm. I couldn’t afford the 35mm. The new z lenses seem pretty incredible. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new 105mm z macro.

[@ToddLazaro]

about to do the same thing lol

[@harvymckiernan93]

I understand what you mean regarding Sigma. I did the same with all of mine. I traded in the 20, 35 and 50 f1.4 arts for the Z series lenses. My camera bag is so light in comparison. I also traded in the Tamron 15-30 brick and purchased the 14-30s. Hiking has been so much more enjoyable since

[@nerwin]

Man I had such a hard time choosing between this and the 50 1.8 S - Both are amazing of course. I went with the 50mm because of the price but I kinda wished I just got the 35 instead haha. But having said, the 50 1.8 S is by far the best 50mm lens I have ever used.

[@LhundupTP]

I am very happy with 35mm f1.8 on my Z6 and 85mm f1.8 on my Z6ii perfect for my job done.....

[@jedgrace20]

Thanks Darrin, I thought your review was awesome, glad I stumbled across it, I really liked what you said about how you sold your 35mm art 1.4 and got this one, as I was wondering if I should do the same, and your explanation was great! Thank again! I`m sold. Cheers Jed.

[@RyougiVector]

I don't shoot Nikon, but I do agree with you that the 35mm focal length is very versatile. It's frustratingly versatile, really. I love the neutrality of the 50mm focal length for composition, but the 35mm is just way more practical.

[@jerrym8140]

I will be ordering mine very soon to pair it with my Z6 II as well I’m really excited.

[@AMGOSUK]

The answer to your question is Nikon/Nikkor S-line lenses everything else is les good - lower quality, worse performance with z-mount bodies, particularly the Z9. The 70-200/2.8, 24-70/2.8 and 14-24/2.8 are extra ordinary and much improved on the best f-mount version. I tried the Z 400/2.8 TC VR S-line lens earlier this week and it is a huge improvement on my f-mount E-FL version. As to other “shorter” primes the 105/2.8 MC is wonderful. I am waiting to see and test the Z f/1.2 releases before I consider replacing the af-s f/1.4 version I have owned for years

[@funckyspyke]

Hi Darrin! I'd really like to ask for your insight here. I'm fortunate enough to own a Z6ii with a Z70-200. I'm looking for a lightweight lens to add to my kit. It will be used for a combo of portraits/street/general photography. Would you recommend that I go with the z35 or z50mm? The 35mm is much wider than my 70-200 so it gives me more future proof options for shoots, and the 50mm is 1/3 cheaper than the 35mm. If you were in my shoes, which would you go for? Thanks!

[@DarrinRigo]

Hey there! If it were me, I'd go for the 35mm over the 50mm if you already have the 70-200mm! The 35mm is just so damn versatile - even since making this back in January, I've added the 14-30mm f/4, the 24-70mm 2.8S, and the 20mm 1.8S, and I still grab my 35mm 1.8S over all those for most gigs. The main thing I'm thinking is that the 50 and 70 are close enough that for pretty much anything you'd want the 50 for, you could get away with using the 70. I think having the 35mm in your bag is so much wide than the 70 that it'll totally change up your shooting style. The only other consideration you said is price - the 35mm is steeper but I do promise it's worth it.

[@funckyspyke]

@@DarrinRigo Hey Darrin. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my message. Your perspective definitely helps a ton! I'll be picking up the 35mm later today. Much love.

[@DarrinRigo]

@@funckyspyke Good luck! Drop me a line after you've had it out for a few shoots and let me know what you think!

[@Саня-з7г]

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD?

[@profotodesign]

Good job!

[@camroberts1962]

Great content! Thanks Darrin

[@DarrinRigo]

Thanks, Cam! :)

[@v-gc7257]

Wow! Might have to save some money now. I do used 50 mm prime. Thanks

[@minus1db]

Thank you from a z7 prime only shooter

[@ManyWaysFilms]

You uploaded this on my birthday haha and great video! Your video quality is awesome!!

[@Danny-xb3kd]

Is that convict lake? ✨

[@MrSheepmaster]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

The Tamron 35mm 1.4 w/FTZ is a second option... And it's a killer combo

[@LMoProVisualComm]

@@whatthelucifer4310 nothing is sharp like z LENES.. but the Tamron 35mm 1.4 may be the best 35mm out there. It's OUTSTANDING

[@chuckiboi5]

i have to agree with you. I used both and i kept the tamron. It's very sharp and the bokeh is just beautiful. that's the only thing i dont like about the 35S is it's bokeh, otherwise great option too.

[@bisdakhaylayts3264]

Is the Tamron 35mm 1.4 really better than the classic Sigma 35mm art though? I'm really torn between the 3 lenses right now in the 35mm focal length. How is it going with the tamron for a year now?

[@LMoProVisualComm]

@@bisdakhaylayts3264 I'm happy to report that the TAMRON 35mm 1.4 is better than the Sigma 35mm Art.

[@truetalkphotography]

Is Nikon Z50 a good camera to own?

[@Deimos-Oso]

Whoa! Is that footage from a Santa Cruz brewery?

[@lazyliquid]

Was torn between this and the 50mm. Got the 50mm. Don’t think I can justify owning both. :/

[@tallaganda83]

The 50 is one of the best lenses I have ever used, sadly I don't use it as much as I should because I tend to just reach for the 24-70 f4 due to practicality most of the time.

[@markshirley01]

I knew you were going to day the 35. I once shot an entire wedding on a 35 (dont ask why 🙂). The only job I couldn't do with a 35 is real estate (never contimplated sporty 🙂).

[@thelifeofryan8683]

Nikon colors are the best.

[@khengteoh4318]

I love my 24 and 50 1/2

[@gilltim5711]

I think the word you were searching for is 'workhorse' lens. GL

[@mikewright9547]

How does this compare as to the 16-50 kit lens?

[@DarrinRigo]

I haven't shot the kit lens personally, but I know it's an F/4 aperture which means it would be a LOT less useable in low light conditions. The F/1.8 on the 35mm will change your life when it comes to shooting in lower lighting conditions. The bokeh will also look a lot more blurred/professional on a F/1.8!

[@mikewright9547]

@@DarrinRigo awesome thanks makes a lot of sense.

[@p0sher]

Started watching and was keen to continue as what you say is useful and informative, but, just can't see anything! Why so dark? Where's the lens? Sorry mate!

[@truetalkphotography]

Nice video

[@AcuraTechMan]

Why would you own 2 Z6s?

[@DarrinRigo]

I shoot weddings and typically run two bodies so I'm not switching lenses. I also shoot a lot of corporate video work that usually used two angles for jump cuts!

[@AcuraTechMan]

Makes total sense.

[@SteadyRolling]

The music you selected is annoying and does not fit the presentation. Also, the volume is not balanced to the spoken word, which makes it all the more annoying.