By enthusiasm about the fixed focal lengths of 1.8 / 85mm and 1.8 / 50mm encouraged I was looking for a wide-angle fixed focal length. A stage was the new DX 1.8 / 35, with which I was not satisfied. So now this "old" 24iger. Both sharpness, brightness and viewing angle like. In forums it lack of focus are assumed what I can not say with my. It corresponds to approximately one DX 35s, making for me my Always plan objective. It harmonises with the 1.8 / '85 also in the feel. My 18 / 55mm kit lens does not achieve the sharpness even light intensity, The 24er is even more compact than this. AF is only on D80 / 90 ... I have it but also manuel on the D40, which also works with a little practice.