35mm echivalent prime for APSC

Zoltan Ilyes wrote:

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.

The Canon EF 35mm f2 (old one with noisy AF) and EF 35mm f2 IS USM  (which superseded it) are fine alternatives to that Nikkor. The Tamron 35mm f1.8 USD VC is also an alternative.

I have used the Canon EF 35mm f2 on my Canon 450D (APS-C) for years, it has nicer bokeh with close ups than the Nikkor, it is about the same size and weight, a bit less barrel distortion and vignetting, a bit lower CA. The coatings are older so it probably veils a bit more shooting into strong light, than the Nikkor.

The new Canon is better than the Nikkor in every way (nicer bokeh especially), and offers image stabilisation as bonus. So does the Tamron.