Hello ladies n gents,
I recently bought a Nikon D7000 - my first DSLR and I'm instantly hooked! It takes incredible photos with my sole 35mm/1.8g prime lens. However, this doesn't feel like the optimal lens for my main target: SOTD and close-up product shots. What I'm currently looking for is a lens that allows me to physically move closer to the object than my 35mm/1.8g and have clearer shots with and without a tripod.
What will the real difference between a Nikkon 35/1.8 and a 40mm/2.8 micro lens? Will I be able to be physically closer to the object and will it improve the overall quality of my shots?
According to Ken Rockwell:
Does this mean I can get closer to the subject?
What kind of difference will an upgrade like this make?
ALSO, I wouldn't mind an even better option:
http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Autofocus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-NA06009043252N?r=FE
I am not sure why this is so much cheaper than the 'new' version of the lens. I assume it's older? Outdated? I manually focus everything so are there better options out there?
I recently bought a Nikon D7000 - my first DSLR and I'm instantly hooked! It takes incredible photos with my sole 35mm/1.8g prime lens. However, this doesn't feel like the optimal lens for my main target: SOTD and close-up product shots. What I'm currently looking for is a lens that allows me to physically move closer to the object than my 35mm/1.8g and have clearer shots with and without a tripod.
What will the real difference between a Nikkon 35/1.8 and a 40mm/2.8 micro lens? Will I be able to be physically closer to the object and will it improve the overall quality of my shots?
According to Ken Rockwell:
40/2.8 vs the 35/1.8
Close-focus | 0.5'/0.163m | 1'/0.3m |
Clearance in front of lens at closest focus distance | 35mm (1.3") | 200mm (8") |
Does this mean I can get closer to the subject?
What kind of difference will an upgrade like this make?
ALSO, I wouldn't mind an even better option:
http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Autofocus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-NA06009043252N?r=FE
I am not sure why this is so much cheaper than the 'new' version of the lens. I assume it's older? Outdated? I manually focus everything so are there better options out there?