how does compair to 35mm 1.8 lens
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It has a larger aperture or opening. It will probably take a little better close-up picture.
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I have the 35mm 1.8, and that is my favorite lens of all time. Having had about 12 cameras over the course of my life, digital and film, I have to say, the 35mm 1.8 is the best lens I've had. It's bright and takes amazing photos in low light. Some people complain about the rough bokeh, but I actually like it. Gives me alot of creative latitude and just the right focal length for me. the 18-55 has VR, which helps keep pictures non-blurry despite the higher f-stop. There's really no comparing the two, one is a zoom and the other a fixed focal length with a much wider aperture. For indoor pictures, the 1.8 is much much better, unless you need the zoom. with the 1.8 there's really no need for flash. I have the 35mm 1.8, and that is my favorite lens of all time. Having had about 12 cameras over the course of my life, digital and film, I have to say, the 35mm 1.8 is the best lens I've had. It's bright and takes amazing photos in low light. Some people complain about the rough bokeh, but I actually like it. Gives me alot of creative latitude and just the right focal length for me. the 18-55 has VR, which helps keep pictures non-blurry despite the higher f-stop. There's really no comparing the two, one is a zoom and the other a fixed focal length with a much wider aperture. For indoor... » Read More I have the 35mm 1.8, and that is my favorite lens of all time. Having had about 12 cameras over the course of my life, digital and film, I have to say, the 35mm 1.8 is the best lens I've had. It's bright and takes amazing photos in low light. Some people complain about the rough bokeh, but I actually like it. Gives me alot of creative latitude and just the right focal length for me. the 18-55 has VR, which helps keep pictures non-blurry despite the higher f-stop. There's really no comparing the two, one is a zoom and the other a fixed focal length with a much wider aperture. For indoor pictures, the 1.8 is much much better, unless you need the zoom. with the 1.8 there's really no need for flash. « Show Less
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I have the 35mm 1.8, and that is my favorite lens of all time. Having had about 12 cameras over the course of my life, digital and film, I have to say, the 35mm 1.8 is the best lens I've had. It's bright and takes amazing photos in low light. Some people complain about the rough bokeh, but I actually like it. Gives me alot of creative latitude and just the right focal length for me. the 18-55 has VR, which helps keep pictures non-blurry despite the higher f-stop. There's really no comparing the two, one is a zoom and the other a fixed focal length with a much wider aperture. For indoor pictures, the 1.8 is much much better, unless you need the zoom. with the 1.8 there's really no need for flash.
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I'm not sure if I understand your concern of DOF issue with 1.8, but you can always change your aperture to 8~9 and it will show details of your back-ground. But If I were you I would take a 18-200mm instead. covering wide to fairly good zoom unless you are planning to do dark inside building pics. That's just my 2 cents.
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Sorry I don't know as I don't have a 18-35mm lens but check with Canon they will let you know for sure.
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I looked at both this lens & the 16-35mm lens. I got the 16-35mm lens. In my search for other lenses I found that the 18-35 is not that great.
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The kit comes with an adapter ring that fits onto a 35 MM camera - but AF does NOT work with this lens - you have to use manual mode
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Upgrade the lens, b/c you can always use them WHEN you upgrade your camera. The 50mm f/1.8 is a good start, you may also thinking about a 85mm f/1.8 and/or the 35mm f/1.8 as options.
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Another option is getting the 50mm 1.8 for about a hundred bucks. Takes great shots and you can still buy the 28-135. I bought my 28-135 used and love having both lenses.
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get the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens - sharper, cheaper, betterThe Nikon 35mm 1.8 is not sharp until f2.8 anyway
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They should work with this camera how ever you will have to manual focus as the auto focus mechanism in this camera is different these lenses. However if you plan on getting a lens i would highly recomend the 35mm f/1.8. This is one of the best DX lens for the money and also auto focuses with this camera! Link to the lens http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395200225&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+35mm+1.8
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I never had a prime lens put on it before I sold it. I may have kept it had I put a prime lens on it, i'd try 85mm 1.8 for portraits.
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The J1 uses a different lens mount (1 mount) so the Nikon F mount lens won't fit without an adapter. I don't recommend fooling with adapters but that's just me. If you had a ton of F mount lenses and got a 1 mount camera and wanted to shoot stars, then maybe. Anyway, you probably want the: Nikon 1 NIKKOR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR to give you greater range, over this lens. IMHO
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I am using Sigma 150mm f2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM for Canon. I don't have any problem to use f2.8 at 1:1. Using a tripod to shoot at flat object first to see if you can get a focused image. If you do, then the lens is good. At f2.8 and 1:1, DOF is almost 0, means that you only have a "point", or a "flat" image in focus. Macro lens using f2.8 at 1:1 has its use, may be doesn't fit for one of your applications.
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Not sure about SL1 but works great with eos rebel with that size lense. Larger lenses work, too, but can get tight.
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Yes, this allows you to mount any of the older 35mm-type Nikkor lens to cameras with the newer digital "Nikon 1" mount system. Since it has none of the aperture/focus/f-stop electrical contacts you must shoot your Nikon 1 in manual mode. With a 2.7 multiplier a 70-210mm 35mm lens becomes a 190-567mm telephoto on a Nikon 1 camera. Set your f-stop and focus using rings on the lens and set speed using your camera control flipper.
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I used it with the Nikon 50 1.8 and the 5DII. It will work just fine on the Nikon 35mm with the 5DIII. It will be manual focus only.
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I have the SL1 and it works fine with all my old Canon FD lenses. Just remember that everything is manual - f-stop & focus.
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The aperture control works even with manual lenses,No problems with the 50mm 1.8, It'll work