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The DOF on a 1.8 is super tiny, so unless you hit perfect focus the picture is going to appear to be soft. The 35mm has good reviews online and plenty of sharp sample pictures--but unless you need the 1.8 for low light stop it down a bit and the sharpness should increase.

If you wanted to save some money you could toss the Sigma 50mm and pick up an older Nikon 50mm provided that your camera body has an AF screw. I guarantee you the older Nikon will be sharper than the Sigma hands down.

Originally Posted by Joejr14

The DOF on a 1.8 is super tiny, so unless you hit perfect focus the picture is going to appear to be soft. The 35mm has good reviews online and plenty of sharp sample pictures--but unless you need the 1.8 for low light stop it down a bit and the sharpness should increase.

If you wanted to save some money you could toss the Sigma 50mm and pick up an older Nikon 50mm provided that your camera body has an AF screw. I guarantee you the older Nikon will be sharper than the Sigma hands down.

Thanks for the advice. I actually do most of my newborn shoots in low light, mid day in my living room. Plus most parents, as in moms, like the softer dreamy shots. The majority of my shots are not shot wide open either. They are in between 2.2 and 2.8. At least in this area.

I actually enjoy shooting with the sigma over the nikon