Help me select a new lens

[alanlf5280]

I currently have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55VR and 55-200VR. I would like something faster to capture shots of my two dogs while playing outside and fish in my saltwater aquarium. Once in awhile I get lucky with the dogs, but I can not get a good picture of my fish.

My budget is under $300. Right now I am looking into the following three
AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D

*I am aware that the 28m & 50mm would be manual focus with the D60.

Any other suggestions or help with deciding between the three? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Alan

 

[Scottn_photo]

Alan,

Out of the lenses you listed, I would go with the 35 1.8G.

1. AF
2. With the DX crop of the D60, It would be pretty much a 50mm lens.
3. I haven't used it personally, but my friend loves it.

*EDIT* Here is a link to a thread dedicated to the 35 1.8 :smile: https://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=216842

 

[mysh]

I second the 35mm. The af seems important for the reasons you want to upgrade.

 

[htan]

I third the 35mm... I have a D60 and originally thought I could make do with manually focusing the lens, but as it turns out, I keep on missing shots, or they're blurry on the parts I want focused..

 

[alanlf5280]

Thanks! You made that easy for me. It was my first choice, but needed a some reassurance that it would be the right decision.

 

[Scottn_photo]

Anytime! Let us know how you like it :smile:

 

[fabulas]

the 35mm

 

[lexdiamonnyc]

Don't forget the new 50 1.8G, which cost roughly the same as the 35 1.8G.....

 

[Iscariot]

Yet another vote for the 35mm

 

[cybercops]

+1 for 35 f/1.8

 

[bigshot]

For general use, the 35. For portraits the 50 1.8

 

[cybercops]

Or the 85 f/1.8 for portrait

 

[Ryan_T]

+1 on the 35mm.

 

[alanlf5280]

Well, I have not purchased the 35mm f/1.8G yet but I did just pick up a used 50mm f/1.8D with a Nikkormat for $75 last night. I have not had a chance to shoot with the lens yet, but excited about the purchase. Will pick up the 35mm when I can find one that isn't jacked up 2X in price.

 

[HenryVIII]

Alan, I also recommend the 35/1.8G DX

It's one of my most used lenses.

 

[annnewjerz]

I think the 35 would be best also. Don't have it, but have done lots of image-browsing and know that on DX I prefer 30-35mm over 50mm for the most versatility.