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35mm echivalent prime for APSC

Started May 2, 2016 | Questions thread
Zoltan Ilyes
OP Zoltan Ilyes Junior Member • Posts: 27
Re: 35mm echivalent prime for APSC

pilou1253 wrote:

Hi,

First, look at my thread history, I did start a similar discussion some months ago.

Then, your asumption is not right, an EF 35 mm and an EF-S 35 mm would give the same field of view if mounted on a crop body. The focal length is independant of the sensor size.

Thanks for the clarification, now I got it. I've read a few articles about lens equivalency and got confused.

But you are right to say that the FF equivalent FoV of a 35 mm on APS-C is smthg like a 20-22 mm lens.

The only prime corresponding to this is the EF-M 22/2 IS, for EOS M.

My solution: I bought the Sigma 18-35 1.8, a great lens. Check some reviews to make sure you don't miss its drawbacks (AF, no IS, size/weight)

I am aware of that lens but it is out of my budget right now. Bot so to say all the alternatives, but the 28mm f2.8. I'm considering to switch from Nikon to Canon or Sony and researching alternatives to my Nikkor 35 f1.8.
Anyway, it is good to know that there are possibilities, thanks again.

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Nikon D3300 Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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