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rivlinj Registered since 29th Mar 2011Sun 04-Mar-12 05:08 PM
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"Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"


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Will the focus motor on this lens work with my D5100?
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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Sun 04-Mar-12 05:47 PM
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#1. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Hi Joe,

Yes, the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX is fully compatible with the D5100 including AF.
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

Best Regards,
Marty

  
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jpFoto Silver Member Nikonian since 25th Jun 2010Sun 04-Mar-12 07:56 PM
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#2. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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To expand on Marty's answer, all AF-S lenses will autofocus on the D5100 and the D3100.

The "S" in AF-S means that it has Nikon's Silent Wave Motor which is needed for the autofocus system to work with those cameras.

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DavidN4 Silver Member Nikonian since 09th Nov 2011Mon 05-Mar-12 01:43 AM
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#3. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Johns Creek, US
          

Yes, it works well. I shot with mine on my D5100 for over 2 hrs today.

  
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pjonesCET Gold Member Nikonian since 11th Jul 2011Mon 05-Mar-12 05:59 PM
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#4. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Martinsville, US
          

Just Purchased This lens last week.
I've tried it out seems to have worked just fine, on my D3000.

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rgsindc Registered since 23rd Dec 2011Mon 05-Mar-12 06:45 PM
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#5. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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It is a great "prime lens" choice for low light portrait work......very sharp results.

  
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Daveecopping Silver Member Nikonian since 21st Jan 2011Thu 08-Mar-12 09:15 PM
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#6. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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I purchased this lens just over a week ago to put on my D5100. I'm certainly not disappointed with my purchase.

Dave

  
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osc707 Registered since 26th Mar 2012Tue 29-May-12 11:08 PM
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#7. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Great lens, I bought it and love it on my D3100! Although I wish my 50 1.8D would auto focus on my D3100

  
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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Wed 30-May-12 03:46 PM
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#8. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Hi Oscar,

Welcome to Nikonians!
Have you considered adding the 50mm f/1.8G AF-S to your kit?
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

Best Regards,
Marty

  
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dcs85 Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Feb 2012Thu 31-May-12 12:15 PM
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#9. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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I too am very pleased with this lens which I use on D3100. It seems like I am bouncing back and forth between this 35mm and the longer zoom while the standard kit lens is used less frequently. As an added bonus I just realized my 52mm filters work with it as well.

  
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pjonesCET Gold Member Nikonian since 11th Jul 2011Thu 31-May-12 04:54 PM
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#10. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Martinsville, US
          

Here are some sample Photo's I took with the lens, since I purchased the lens:









exactly the effect I wanted.

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rgsindc Registered since 23rd Dec 2011Fri 01-Jun-12 09:13 PM
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#11. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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These appear a bit "soft".......my 35mm is tack sharp. (or did you do some PP?

  
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Daveecopping Silver Member Nikonian since 21st Jan 2011Sat 02-Jun-12 03:37 AM
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#12. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Polegate, GB
          

My 35mm is also tack sharp with a D5100, but I don't use it for close ups. The other day I had a wander around my village using my D5100 with a Sigma 10-20mm wide-angle zoom. The results aren't that great. I originally bought the lens to fit to a D200 which I no longer have. I had no problems with the D200. What's going on?

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pjonesCET Gold Member Nikonian since 11th Jul 2011Sun 03-Jun-12 01:14 AM
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#13. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Martinsville, US
          

No Photoshop.
I went as close up as possible, adjusted camera so I had the out of focus background, exactly as I intended made it look almost like a Macro lens.

Plus double click on each to see the full size version The are focused so close you can actually see rain drops from the rain we had the nigh before,

I'm familiar with a Macro lens, because I have one that fits on my two 35mm Chinnon Film cameras. Shame I can't use the lens on the Nikon (they use screw thread and you manually adjust everything.)

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jerryl5150 Registered since 09th Mar 2012Sun 03-Jun-12 05:51 AM
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#14. "RE: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens"
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Los Angeles, US
          

First glass I purchased. Also own the D5100 and im very pleased with it. In fact its the lens i use most. Not my favorite but its worth every penny.

  
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