Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art vs Tamron 35mm f/1.8 vc for Nikon D800

5 years 7 months ago #603861 by Toby J
Good morning PT.  I've been a long time fan of this site and finally signed up today.  I recently just upgraded from a Nikon D7100 to a Nikon D800.  Bought used.  With the D800, all my glass needed to be updated.  I like the 35mm focal length.  In terms of these two lenses, would you happen to know in general which is considered to have a better auto focus and sharper lens?   

I'm grateful for the help!

Toby


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5 years 7 months ago #603937 by effron
Not from those two, but the Sigma is faster, I'd do that. You should also look at the Nikon 35 f/2....a great lens!

Why so serious?
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5 years 7 months ago #603952 by garyrhook
+1 on the older Nikon 35mm f/2D lens. Inexpensive, character, sharp.


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5 years 7 months ago #604409 by fmw
+1 here as well.  It is easy to find pristine used lenses on the internet.  The 35 F2D will save you a bunch of money.  A 35 f1.4D will also save you money if you need faster.


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5 years 7 months ago #604486 by Toby J

garyrhook wrote: +1 on the older Nikon 35mm f/2D lens. Inexpensive, character, sharp.


Isn't that a manual focus lens? 


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5 years 7 months ago #604495 by garyrhook

Toby J wrote:

garyrhook wrote: +1 on the older Nikon 35mm f/2D lens. Inexpensive, character, sharp.


Isn't that a manual focus lens? 


Nope, AF. 


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5 years 7 months ago #604544 by effron
Yeah, it was an older creeper af (like my 200 f/4D) , but still a fine lens.....

Why so serious?
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5 years 7 months ago - 5 years 7 months ago #604588 by Screamin Scott
The 35mm F2 was available in either MF or AF iterations...The AF version is said to be better optically ( Sharp with less ghosting)

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5 years 7 months ago - 5 years 7 months ago #604648 by garyrhook

Screamin Scott wrote: The 35mm F2 was available in either MF or AF iterations...The AF version is said to be better optically ( Sharp with less ghosting)


Since I can't now go back and edit my post above, and I wasn't clear, let me add some words:

No, the version I refer to is the AF version. Per Scott's clarification.

Question for those that have been doing this longer than me: does the "D" designation always imply auto-focus?


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5 years 7 months ago #604664 by effron
I think the D (AF-D) did designate the early AF lenses.....Users just referred to them as "D".

Why so serious?
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5 years 7 months ago #604665 by effron

Why so serious?
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5 years 7 months ago - 5 years 7 months ago #604668 by Nefarious
After watching a view videos I'm going to agree on the Sigma 35mm personally.  

However here is a good comparison video for you



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5 years 7 months ago #604883 by fmw

garyrhook wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: The 35mm F2 was available in either MF or AF iterations...The AF version is said to be better optically ( Sharp with less ghosting)


Since I can't now go back and edit my post above, and I wasn't clear, let me add some words:

No, the version I refer to is the AF version. Per Scott's clarification.

Question for those that have been doing this longer than me: does the "D" designation always imply auto-focus?


Yes the D lenses are AF lenses with internal electronics.  D stands for distance.  The second generation of Nikon AF lenses coupled electronically to the metering system in a manner that improved fill flash exposure metering.


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5 years 7 months ago #605076 by Jackman
I was just going to post a question regarding getting a 35mm for my D700.  Now if you don't mind me asking, why not Nikon 35mm?  Is the Sigma and Tamron 35mm a better lens or better priced?  


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5 years 7 months ago #605248 by Toby J
WOW, impressed.  Thank you all for the helping hand.  I'll be making up my mind this weekend or possibly tonight over a glass of wine.  


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