New pics of the Munchkin w/new lens! (thanks Mr.Jessie! lol)
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Its the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens 
Amazon.com: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo
Im very happy. the only other lens I had was the one that came with the camera lol
Amazon.com: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo
Im very happy. the only other lens I had was the one that came with the camera lol
I have both lenses, and if you asked my suggestion I'd say, well, BOTH!
But in all seriousness, it really comes down to which focal length you would find most useful. Set your zoom to 35, and then set it to 50 and observe the different lengths, etc. Whichever one fits, I'd go with that lens. I'm very happy with both lenses, both are great bargains.
Image quality wise I'm hard-pressed to determine which is sharper, and I doubt many people could tell the difference. The AF-S on the 35mm is nice, and I like the focal length a bit better as it is the "normal" length lens on the crop sensors. The 50mm, however, makes a nice complement too it as I can get a little bit more reach for portraits. At around $100 brand new you really can't complain either! I would still say that's the best photography-related $100 I've ever spent was on my 50.
But in all seriousness, it really comes down to which focal length you would find most useful. Set your zoom to 35, and then set it to 50 and observe the different lengths, etc. Whichever one fits, I'd go with that lens. I'm very happy with both lenses, both are great bargains.
Image quality wise I'm hard-pressed to determine which is sharper, and I doubt many people could tell the difference. The AF-S on the 35mm is nice, and I like the focal length a bit better as it is the "normal" length lens on the crop sensors. The 50mm, however, makes a nice complement too it as I can get a little bit more reach for portraits. At around $100 brand new you really can't complain either! I would still say that's the best photography-related $100 I've ever spent was on my 50.
I bought the 50mm used on a camera forum I'm on, but you can't go wrong with B&H B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders
The 35mm I bought soon after it came out, and lucked out by finding it at my local store (there were waiting lists online).
The serious portrait photographers usually shoot with lenses 85mm + (The 85mm f/1.4 is a portrait favorite but can run around $1k). While you get your feet wet, though, the 50mm should serve you well for a shorter-length portrait lens.
The 35mm I bought soon after it came out, and lucked out by finding it at my local store (there were waiting lists online).
The serious portrait photographers usually shoot with lenses 85mm + (The 85mm f/1.4 is a portrait favorite but can run around $1k). While you get your feet wet, though, the 50mm should serve you well for a shorter-length portrait lens.
