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If you can only carry one prime lens in your bag, we can list dozens of reasons why it should be 35mm. 35mm primes are perhaps the most versatile prime lenses out there. 35mm primes are perfect for street photography, documentary photography, weddings, portraits, events, food photography, and so much more. When you throw in weather sealing, 35mm primes become even better. After the break, we’ll share five 35mm primes that can go with you into the toughest storms. If you want to get shots others shy away from when the storms hit, these 35mm primes are for you.
These 35mm primes are seriously tough. No matter how hard the rain, how cold it is when it’s snowing, or how hard the wind blows, these lenses will not let you down. They’re rugged. They have rapid autofocus motors. They have brilliant optics, and they render gorgeous colors. Grab one of these 35mm primes, and you’ll be able to shoot no matter what the weather is doing.
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Tamron 35mm f2.8 Di III OSD
In our review, we said:
“The Tamron 35mm f2.8 Di III OSD is incredibly well built despite feeling plasticky. Tamron’s weather-sealing claims did not disappoint; we subjected it to torrential downpours and freezing temperatures. No matter the weather, the Tamron 35mm f2.8 worked without fail.”
Paul Ip – Former Reviews Editor
Buy now: $299
Sigma 35mm f1.2 Art DG DN
In our review, we said:
“The mount is sealed with a rubber gasket. In addition to that, there are seals throughout the body of the lens. If I took it out into the rain, I’d be confident in the Sigma 35mm f1.2 Art DG DN’s ability to shrug it off.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now L Mount: $1,499
Buy now Sony E: $1,424.74
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S
In our review, we said:
“Nikon claims that the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S is “extensively sealed against dust and moisture,” so we obviously had to put those claims to the test. We put the lens through a mixture of inclement weather conditions throughout the streets of New York City as well as in nature up in Cape Cod during late Fall/early Winter, and it never experienced any issues.”
Paul Ip – Former Reviews Editor
Buy now: $690
Pro Tip: These 35mm primes love being outdoors, and they love the rain and snow. If you want to learn how to get the most out of your new lens, there are guides that will help you create gorgeous images no matter what the weather is doing.
Fujifilm 35mm f2 R WR
In our review, we said:
“The lens is also weather-sealed, which means that it’s really designed to do work for the photographer that demands more from their gear. Pair it with the X-T cameras, and you’ll not only have a fast focusing combination but one that can stand up to the rain.
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now: $399
Tamron SP 35mm f1.4 Di USD
In our review, we said:
“It has full weather sealing and survived being drenched in the rain here in NYC. If it survived this, we’re sure it’s going to survive whatever you put it through.”
Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief
Buy now Canon EF: $699
Buy now Nikon F: $699