Will this lens work for pictures of the night sky? null

Aside from having a lens, like the 35mm f/1.8 with it's wide open aperture, you would need to make sure the DSLR you are using has excellent high ISO capability. So, to answer your direct question, yes, given the lens' ability to open up to an aperture of f/1.8, this lens is an excellent for pictures of the night sky. Taking it one step further, in addition to this lens, it would be ideal that your Nikon DSLR has a Long Exposure Noise Reduction Mode. With pictures of the night sky, you will keep you shutter open for more than a single second, in some instances. Setting the camera to Long Exposure Noise Reduction Mode, reduces the inherent noise that could be present when leaving the shutter open for extended periods to record longer time exposures, such as Night Sky.

Yes. With the use of a tripod and a remote shutter release, I've managed to get some pretty good looking night shots.

Yes. Stop it down for star trails with the aid of a neutral density filter.

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Aside from having a lens, like the 35mm f/1.8 with it's wide open aperture, you would need to make sure the DSLR you are using has excellent high ISO capability. So, to answer your direct question, yes, given the lens' ability to open up to an aperture of f/1.8, this lens is an excellent for pictures of the night sky. Taking it one step further, in addition to this lens, it would be ideal that your Nikon DSLR has a Long Exposure Noise Reduction Mode. With pictures of the night sky, you will keep you shutter open for more than a single second, in some instances. Setting the camera to Long Exposure Noise Reduction Mode, reduces the inherent noise that could be present when leaving the shutter open for extended periods to record longer time exposures, such as Night Sky.
Answered by NikonStaff 9 years ago
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Yes. With the use of a tripod and a remote shutter release, I've managed to get some pretty good looking night shots.
Answered by MrAG 9 years ago
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Yes. Stop it down for star trails with the aid of a neutral density filter.
Answered by V631 9 years ago
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