Nikon D3100 video

Gmstasi

What is the best choice lens for indoor short range video with a Nikon D3100?

ohyeahar

35mm f/1.8. Here’s why:
- Wide aperture means less grainy video in low-light.
- 35mm on APS-C sensor means you get a normal field of view (equivalent to 50mm on full frame) so you shoot what you see.
- Quiet AF motor. You’ll still hear it if you use the camera’s internal mic, but it’s not too bad.
- Instant manual focus override by just turning the focus ring.
- Lots of travel on the focus ring which allows for accurate manual focus.