Step aside, nifty fifty…there’s a new lens in town! I’ve had the 35mm for at least two months now, but I wanted to “really” test it out before I posted my thoughts on it. I rarely shoot closeups nor do I shoot wide open. But now I do thanks to this lens! I saved up for this purchase for a very long time and when I finally did, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it and test it out. The verdict is in: I’m in love with this lens! Though it’s on the pricey side, the quality is top notch! I wouldn’t consider it a portrait lens per se (it’s better for photojournalistic photos), but it does a beautiful job especially at it’s lowest aperture, regardless of the subject matter. My 50mm never yields such tack sharp results at 1.4. And in low light, it’s an absolute dream. For the types of things I shoot and for my overall style, this lens works great for me. All the images below were shot with my 35mm at f/1.4.
* You can find the 35mm lens here.
Donna - Love these photos! My world changed after I got my 35mm lens ;)
Life with Kaishon - i am so glad you love it Maddy! : )
I am saving up for my next lens and the 35mm is definitely a contender. I wasn’t impressed like crazy at the wedding I shot with one in January, but I am going to try again and see if I like it better.
Buckeroomama - You’re giving me lens envy. :)
Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Wow, all of your photos are amazing, but these really help me understand the value of this lens. You’re an artist and you need to have the right tools… this was a great investment for you!
Neva Frederick - What Lens Do I Use? I wrote about it a while back and it’s probably due for an update blog post, but I use the Nikon 16-35mm f/4 lens. It’s proven to be a great landscape photography lens, and plenty sharp enough.