35mm Crop | Standard Vision

There is a lot to be said for sticking with one Focal Length for a period of time. Since returning from Amsterdam, I have used my 50mm. I really like it, so much so, I was considering the Sigma 50mm Art Lens 1.4. I realised if I used my Sigma 35mm Art 1.4 on my D7100 I have the 50mm field of view because of the 1.5 Crop Factor.

It works just fine and feels very natural. The image above is a five image stich Panorama at 50mm - It looks great.

My walk took in my usual surroundings. I saw familiar moments all through the vision of the 35mm 1.4 but with a slight crop. To be honest it felt no different. I realised I have the best of both world with this Lens:

If I use it on my D750, I get the Full Frame of 35mm.

On my D7100, I get a slightly tighter Frame of 50mm

Either way is good depending on my subject matter.

The Raw Files have revealed a rich depth and tone to the colours. The Crop Sensor is fantastic - at 24mpg this is a classic sweet spot for excellent resolution.

I have adopted a technique from Henri Cartier Bresson when using a 50mm Lens; I give myself plenty of space to allow some context in my Frame. This creates the feeling of a wider frame - as if I used a 35mm Lens. My distance is about 10 feet give or take. Zooming with my feet is part of refining my technical composition.

This creates a very deceptive look.

It doesn’t feel as if a 50mm Lens was used.

I am delighted with this Lens. The Nikon 35mm 1.8G DX is also a wonderful Optics. It’s a very small and light Lens. The Sigma is big and heavy but well worth the effort. The results are excellent.

In warm light, the colours pop.

The 50mm is best used outdoors, room is required. In doors, the 35mm is my choice.

In fact, the 35mm on my Full Frame gives me flexibility. I can do everything I need and more.

The 50mm is still a fantastic tool for refined image creation.

Thanks for reading.