Buy Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G LensNikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens Product Description:
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- Fixed focal length: 50 mm
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Nikon 50mm F1.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
Great lens, Great price!
By BooTayne
I've been using the kit lens on my Nikon D90 for some time now which is perfectly adequate but decided I needed to start investing in some new lenses. I'd read some good reviews on this recently launched 50mm lens and decided to buy it.After having used it a few times, I've been very impressed with the results. It's a great lens for portraits and for producing that Bokeh effect. Low light images without flash are a lot better than the 18-105mm kit lens but as there's no vibration reduction/image stabilisation built into the lens, you'll be better of with a tripod in low light conditions. In normal/bright conditions the lens works magnificently and you won't miss the lack of VR.In a DX-format camera such as the D90, the angle of view is more like 75mm, rather than 50mm as it would be if used on a FX-format camera. This isn't a huge problem but when I first started using the lens, I did miss the lack of zoom. It took me a while to get used to walking backwards or forwards to frame the shot instead of using zoom. In fact, depending on what the lens would mainly be used for, some people may prefer the older 35mm version of this lens (if the price is right!) as that would be equivalent to 50mm on a DX camera.Make no mistake, this a great lens at a great price and I'd recommend it to anyone. Having said that, I think I'll carry on using it mainly for portraits only or when I want to create natural looking bokeh backgrounds. For general photography, I think I'd miss my zoom lens too much. Yes, for most situations you can physically move closer or further away from the subject but there are times when you want to be able to zoom in close to a subject without invading their space, for example during a wedding ceremony. So as much as I like this lens, I think I'll soon be investing in a quality zoom lens (why oh why, do they have to be so damned expensive!).
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Golden oldie
By P. J. Long
As someone who grew up with manual focusing and all cameras coming with a 50 - 55mm lens,I sometimes find it amusing when I read what this modern zoom lens generation write abouta "Prime" lens like this. But it's a good example of what goes round comes round.A whole generation relearning the joys of a 1.8 fixed lens is no bad thing. I find the commentsof moving ones body and thinking more about the shot to be taken move closer to whatphotography is all about. And what better lens to do it with. I'm pushing 70 and this hasto be one of the best lens I have ever come across. It's sharp, fast, and on my D5100,(Used because the cam corder screen allows me to take shots my age tries to prevent me from taking),good enough to blow up to almost poster size. Repeating on an earlier comment I to find itimpossible to ignor my zoom lens, but on taking some photographs of my newest 4 dayold grandson I can endorse everything said before. This lens is worth every penny.For portraits in particular you won't find better.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.50mm 1.8 nikon
By redsnap
worked as a pro for 23 years. i can't believe i've only just discoverd this gem. never really needed it as i have 14-24 24-70 etc..all of a sudden i find myself working with this lens in preference to the others. makes you work a little harder but the results. i'm wondering now about the £1300 spent on the 24-70. would advise aspiring snappers not to bother (weight/performance)i'd suggest the 50mm every time...at this price expecially. buy it. you'll never regret it.
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