ok got it. Nikkor 50mm AF f1.8

for the money i this was the lens for me.

it’s tiny. it’s light. maybe not very robust, but i got a little rubber hood to make sure it isn’t exposed to any unnecessary rumble. I’ve dropped a few nikon cameras (lense on) into the tarmac from a meter or so height before, without any devastating effects, but not sure this little guy would actually stand for that. let’s see… or let’s hope we don’t.
I was aiming to get the f1.4 lens, but with the price difference I’m not sure it’s worth it, and after trying the silent engine on the new G f1.4 lens out, I wasn’t to impressed. To be honest I found it sluggish, although I’m sure it must be faster.
Nevertheless, the D3 is superb with fast ISOs, so I doubt I’ll ever need to go faster than 1.8 and it still gives plenty of shallow DOF in good light, when needed.
… so I’m happy.

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