Nikon 35mm f1.2 S - Worth the $2000 premium?

Matt Granger February 20, 2025
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Triple the weight, 4.6x the price - Can you spot the difference? Nikon Setup Guide: https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/zsetup Sample Files: https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/35z The 35mm Lenses Compared: https://bhpho.to/3CVdqdh 35mm F1.2S: https://bhpho.to/4hYZi1e 35mm F1.4: https://bhpho.to/41m9UlC 35mm F1.8S: https://bhpho.to/4hYZgq8 WEBSITES https://learn.mattgranger.com https://www.mattgranger.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/_mattgranger Instagram: https://instagram.com/artnudeportraiture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattgranger Twitter: https://twitter.com/_mattgranger KEH Camera: https://geni.us/KEHCamera (MGSHOP - 5% off) Amazon: https://geni.us/AmazonWorldwide B&H Photo: https://geni.us/BHPhoto Adorama: https://bit.ly/Adorama_USA GEAR we usually film with... (Amazon + BH) Main Video Camera: https://bhpho.to/3pJxwwe 2nd Camera: https://geni.us/5wCUURk | https://bhpho.to/3oExerg The Drone: https://geni.us/PkRlOu3 | https://bhpho.to/2TpCMcs The outdoor tripod: https://geni.us/XoatLX | https://bhpho.to/2J2aKIU Giant in-studio tripod: https://geni.us/z0XAV2K | https://bhpho.to/2KBRG9R Lav Mics: https://geni.us/UL27csE | https://bhpho.to/2IW87s3 Travel photo tripod: https://geni.us/9EXKjcE | https://bhpho.to/2KA6aa5 FYI - I had my desk custom made by Timber Forge Woodworks in NJ: https://bit.ly/TimberForge PRIVACY and DISCLOSURE: * Matt Granger is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com * Matt Granger is a participant in the B&H Photo Video affiliate program that provides an advertising commission if you purchase through our links. * If you purchase something from our affiliate links will get a small commission with no extra cost to you. * You can read my complete Ethics and Conduct statement: http://mattgranger.com/ethics

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