Nikon SLR Cameras

35mm vs 50mm mounted on a D3200?

Lubos
05.12.2015
Lubos

I own a Nikon D3200, I'm currently tied between the 35mm 1,8g and the 50mm 1,8g.
I read somewhere that a 50mm on my camera (DX) is actually an equivalent of a 75mm. Does that mean that if I want a 50mm I have to buy the 35mm because it will be the equivalent of 50mm? Moreover which one of these two lenses is a more general starting point when bought as a first lens.

Added (1). by (DX) I mean that it is an APS-C sensor with a crop factor, my mistake **

Lubos
06.12.2015
Lubos

Ok thank you, I think I will go with the 35mm. Sub-question: is the lens hood included in every 35mm 1,8g AF-S package? Some online shops doesn't explicitly state that it is included… Could there be two versions of the package so I should look for a site where they state that there's a lens hood included or is it automatically included despite the fact that the seller doesn't mention it?

Sad Sack
06.12.2015
Sad Sack

I think your money would be better saved towards a good tripod (not junk), a good external flash (not junk), and a Micro Nikkor 60mm AF-S.

George Y
06.12.2015
George Y

Simple test. Zoom your kit 18-55mm lens to 35mm and look through the viewfinder. Then zoom it out to 50mm and do the same. Which view works best for your needs?
THAT'S the prime lens you should buy.

For some perspective on this, here's some shots taken on a D3200 with a 35mm lens.

And here's some with the same camera using a 50mm lens.

You can also click on DX here and slide the zoom lever to see the effect of different focal lengths on a DX camera.
http://imaging.nikon.com/...simulator/