This is in response to a blog commenter who insisted that his 35mm/f2 lens was “dog” and some generally negative feedback about a lens I happen to like a lot.

Is it a perfect lens?  No.  I would love for it to have weather sealing and for it’s focus ring to not spin while AF is working.

However, for what it is, it can’t be beat at the moment.  It’s tiny.  It focuses fast.  It’s pretty damn sharp at almost every setting.  And it works equally well on full and cropped sensors.  I really believe that it will continue to work wonders on a D800, when I get around to picking one up.

I suppose it’s possible that there is some sample variation, but every copy of this lens I’ve used has been about the same.

So without further ado, here’s a full sized image with my 35/2, shot wide open on my D700 (click for full size):

Nikon 35mm/f2 wide open (thanks to model Laura)

…venues don’t actually ever say that DSLRs are prohibited.  They don’t know that word, so they use a term they’ve made up: detachable lens camera.  This is a bullshit term that has no meaning outside this context.

ANY camera can have the lens detached if you pull hard enough!

Besides this being a stupid way of differentiating “allowed” and “not allowed” camera gear (one can “attach” a lens to an iphone if they so choose), I highly doubt that the average door/gate person can tell the difference between this “detachable lens camera” and this “non-detachable lens camera“.  Heck, the average PHOTOGRAPHER can’t tell the difference.

This criteria could also become a liability if bouncers start trying to rip lenses off cameras.

This is the inaugural post of mah blog!

The net is full of conflicting information about photography–lots of myth and mojo about gear, technique, and artistry.

As a working photographer, I’d like to clear up confusion about many of these things for my fellow pros AND amateurs.  I’ll start with some nuts and bolts stuff and see where your questions lead me.

Welcome!  Browse around and enjoy!