Re: Thirty-five (mm) is the new fifty

Regarding my previous post about the ideal starter lens, it looks like Nikon agrees with me. With the release of the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm ƒ/1.8G, Nikon is sending a clear signal that this is the starter prime for DX camera bodies. For $200, you get a lens that’s just as fast as the AF Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8D, but at a much better focal length for cropped sensor cameras. Plus, thanks to its AF-S autofocus motor, D40/D60 owners can use the new lens in autofocus mode, something they could never do with the 50mm ƒ/1.8D.

Prediction: If this lens lives up to Nikkor’s reputation of quality, it’s going to be crazygonuts popular.