Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX)

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Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - mst - 02-29-2016

Solid performer. But, personal opinion: lacks the "excitement factor".

http://www.opticallimits.com/nikon_ff/892-nikkorafs3518ff

-- Markus

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - davidmanze - 02-29-2016

Welcome back Markus!

The Nikon is up against the Tamron 35mm F1.8 VC, maybe the VC adds the missing excitement that's lacking in the Nikon, also no VC in most of their fixed focals, here in France the Tamron is a little cheaper too.

I'd pick the latter!

A review of the upcoming Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC perhaps?

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - Rover - 02-29-2016

Yay. Markus, I was about to ask why no HR with these results, but you've already answered this question. Smile

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - mst - 02-29-2016

Quote:The Nikon is up against the Tamron 35mm F1.8 VC, maybe the VC adds the missing excitement that's lacking in the Nikon, also no VC in most of their fixed focals, here in France the Tamron is a little cheaper too.

Interesting, because over here the Tamron is considerably more expensive (Nikon around 475 EUR, Tamron closer to 700 EUR).
But yes, the VC maybe adds the "excitement" I was missing. But as Klaus' review shows, the lens doesn't really impress in other regards.

Quote:A review of the upcoming Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC perhaps?

Sure

And the 35 VC, too, I will likely order it soon.

However, next stop: the AF-S 20/1.8, then Tamron 15-30 VC. And I got the AF-S 24/1.8 today Smile

-- Markus

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - mst - 02-29-2016

Quote:Markus, I was about to ask why no HR with these results, but you've already answered this question.

Well, just to be clear: no HR not because of my personal opinion mentioned above, but because of the vignetting and bokeh issues.

-- Markus

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - Rover - 02-29-2016

I stand corrected, then. Guess I'm usually only taking the sharpness results into account. Smile

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - JJ_SO - 02-29-2016

Quote:Interesting, because over here the Tamron is considerably more expensive (Nikon around 475 EUR, Tamron closer to 700 EUR).

But yes, the VC maybe adds the "excitement" I was missing. But as Klaus' review shows, the lens doesn't really impress in other regards.

Sure And the 35 VC, too, I will likely order it soon.

However, next stop: the AF-S 20/1.8, then Tamron 15-30 VC. And I got the AF-S 24/1.8 today

-- Markus

Same in Switzerland: Nikkor 488.-, Tamron 693.-

20 francs more is a Sigma without OS but with f/1.4

AF-S 20/1.8? I'd be interested how the Sigma 20/1.4 would stand against. Shall I send you mine? Smile

Good you're back!

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - davidmanze - 02-29-2016

http://www.clubic.com/shopping-959842-3-tamron-sp-35-mm-f-1-8-di-vc-usd-pour-canon.html .....576â‚¬ delivered.

http://www.amazon.fr/Nikon-35-AF-S-NIKKOR-Objectifs/dp/B00HQ4W4XO.....475â‚¬ no postage mentioned.

My first search brought up the Nikon at 590â‚¬ , but yes the Nikon is 100â‚¬ less here,

But for the extra the Tamron has quite a bit of metal in it's construction as opposed to Nikon's all plastic "sauf" the mount........ and that VC is a bit of a game changer as hand held you can shoot in lower light than the "ferociously" priced Nikon F1.4 version!

(Did I say I would pay 100â‚¬ more for a similar Nikon lens?..............I must be losing the plot) :blink: Rolleyes

BTW. The first site is where I bought the Tamron 150-600, when I returned the first copy they refunded my postage.

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - JJ_SO - 02-29-2016

you didn't compare the Nikkor with the Tamron. It's not about lenses for Canon.

Next PZ lens test report: Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8 G (on FX) - mst - 02-29-2016

Quote:http://www.clubic.com/shopping-959842-3-tamron-sp-35-mm-f-1-8-di-vc-usd-pour-canon.html .....576â‚¬ delivered.

That doesn't look like a really representative source to me. They claim to be based in "Hong Kong - Singapore - London", so this is most likely someone who profits from special tax regulations.

For a customer this usually means: dirt cheap, but no warranty, since they very likely sell grey market stock.

So, the real street price is quite a bit higher.

Regarding your other statements: I haven't touched the Tamron VC primes, yet, so I can't comment about their quality. The Sigma f/1.4 lenses are no doubt impressive, but also terribly heavy. A collection of Art primes looks tempting performance-wise, less so if you have to carry the weight on your back or shoulder.

-- Markus