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Nikon Announce New 35mm f/1.8

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MMMmmmm I love my 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Why? well firstly because it was CHEAP and secondly because it is SHARP. These as you no doubt are aware are two qualities seldom found together in one lens. Imagine my Joy when I read today that in March Nikon are going to release a new 35mm DX lens onto the market.

As much as I LOVE my 50mm I often find it just a little too long  (mostly because of my small shooting space)  but a 35mm alternative that opens up to f/1.8 sounds absolutely perfect to me. I’m more than interested to get my hands on one. Heck if anyone at Nikon is reading this please get in touch as I’m more than happy to review it for you :) .

Prices quoted at the moment are about $199 which although more than the 50mm doesn’t sound outrageous (even on my tight budget) for what your getting. I guess price are subject to change though before it hits the stores. › Continue reading

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Monday, February 9th, 2009 News 6 Comments