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Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8DNikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8DNikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.8D
 

Specifications:

Manufacturer Nikon Nikkor
Model AF 50 mm f/1.8D
Lens style Normal
Focal length 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/1.8
Angle of view 46 o
Closest focusing distance 0.45 m
Maximum magnification 1:6.8
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 6 elements / 5 groups
Filter diameter 52 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Nikon F
Dimensions 63.5 x 39 mm
Weight 155 g
Additional information Marketed 2002

Average rating (20 owners reviews).

Build quality 3.55
Optical quality 4.55
Value for money 5.00
Overall 4.37
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User: greensturm
IP 95.176.x.x
Date: 2013-04-28 18:17:23
Owner since: 4 years
Price: cca 150 &#
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Too small. doesn't fit in the hand.

Pros: almost as sharp as F1,4, but with less geometrical distortion. Considering that it costs twice less, it's a perfect choice and there are no lens that could bring pro quality for this price.

Summary: It's a reference point for me.

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User: Ratikanta
IP 202.54.x.x
Date: 2013-02-06 07:45:07
Owner since: 1 year
Price: Indian Rs.
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: If u consider the price ,then None.

Pros: Fast,Cheap n Quick Focus.

Summary: Very Good Lens at a very low Price. I use it for portrait n Street Photography. Thankx

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User: Tor
IP 84.49.x.x
Date: 2012-05-12 12:28:11
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 890 dkr
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: None really.

Pros: Very sharp, very fast, very small & light weight.

Summary: A lot of value for the money here. A slightly more bluish tone than the Nikon 50/1.4D, but just as sharp, and a bit lighter due to more plastic/less metal and less glass. Needs a built-in camera focus-motor to autofocus.

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User: verdict
IP 89.166.x.x
Date: 2012-03-17 08:03:44
Owner since: 4 years
Price: 100€
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: 50mm @ DX Nikkor. It's too long for multipurpose. Soft when wide open (1.8). f2.2 is somehow usable Needs screwdriver for body (d90 or better)

Pros: Razor sharp in crop sensor (DX) Build quality

Summary: Cheap piece of great photograph utility

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User: Gianfranco
IP 2.39.x.x
Date: 2011-12-26 11:37:36
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 110€
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Soft at maximum aperture, subject to a lot of flare + diaphragm mirror effect

Pros: Very cheap, very sharp at all apertures except f1.8, small.

Summary: A very inexpensive lens of good quality, but soft at maximum aperture and very prone to internal reflexes, a nightmare for street use at night! Used on DX is too long to be the "normal" lens. Good for the price, but the new 1.8G is better!

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User: Simanta
IP 117.198.x.x
Date: 2011-12-16 07:17:06
Owner since: 1 year
Price: $108(us)
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: none

Pros: excellent sharpness & color rendition. a great portrait lens. great bokeh. its a bat.

Summary: Using it on a Nikon D7000 body. you'll not realize what you having been missing until you get one. grab one today and I bet you'll never regret your decision till you breath your last.

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User: Propagandalf
IP 62.225.x.x
Date: 2011-11-18 13:29:41
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 99€
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: cheap Plastic lens

Pros: very sharp pictures, nice colors, wide range of apertures, nice and small.

Summary: It is a great lens that fits in your pocket with a wonderful image quality. It has a nice focal length on DX, although I don't like it on FX

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User: Bambino.Kor
IP 121.183.x.x
Date: 2011-09-02 08:10:05
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 80,000Won
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: 가격대비 최고의 성능을 내는 렌즈 입니다. 보케가 8각 보케가 나와서 좀 더 매력적으로 느껴집니다. 색감도 D3s에는 괜찮은 색감을 뽑아냅니다.

Pros: 좋습니다!!

Summary: 최고최고!

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User: Topslice
IP 94.192.x.x
Date: 2011-04-08 01:09:20
Owner since: 3 years
Price: £95
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Feels a bit and only a bit plasticy

Pros: Briliantly sharp, light in weight, fast focus, fast lens, price, metal mount,

Summary: So light in weight you can have it with you all the time as a secret weapon in difficult circumstances. Great to catch fast moving grand children in difficut light. Good portrait lense keeps down the big nose effect and gives nicely blurred background, the build qualidty is a nice ballance of robust metal mount where it counts but light but tough body

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User: sushi
IP 82.120.x.x
Date: 2011-04-03 11:21:46
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 125 euros
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: noisy focus

Pros: good image quality

Summary: very good lens for this price

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User: Martin
IP 121.222.x.x
Date: 2011-03-05 04:38:35
Owner since: 4 years
Price: 170
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: Um... That it's not an f1.2??

Pros: Bulletproof performer. Price.

Summary: This is a must have in every Nikon bag - novice to pro.

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User: siddharth .R.Malur
IP 115.118.x.x
Date: 2010-11-29 20:49:31
Owner since: 1 month
Price:
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: the bokeh seems to be a lot...

Pros: dont know y but love the lens

Summary: i dont know maybe i am jst a teenager in love...

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User: cagey
IP 78.137.x.x
Date: 2010-09-14 22:11:55
Owner since: 6 months
Price: €95
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Not many to be honest. yes it's a bit plasticky and light, but what do you expect for the cheapest prime money can buy?

Pros: Sharp. reliable. No-fuss lens. Fast focusing.

Summary: A must have for any nikon user. you won't get sharper results until you hit the €1000+ range of fast lenses. Brilliant for portraits. I don't know why some say it's only sharp beyond f/4?? I've had fantastic results right through the range. You just have to have your settings right. Though like most lenses you'll find it best around f/8 for outdoor use.

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User: Joan
IP 82.136.x.x
Date: 2010-08-04 12:35:49
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 99 euro's
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Not to sharp @f/1.8, cheap looking and feeling.

Pros: Very good image quality from f/4, cheap wide aparture lens

Summary: Today I'd choose 35mm 1.8, but it wasn't made yet when I bought this lens

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User: Eagleye
IP 170.140.x.x
Date: 2010-05-02 07:45:53
Owner since: 1 year
Price: $120
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Not the best built lens out there.

Pros: Very sharp, fast.

Summary: Probably the best prime lens for the money, you won't be disappointed.

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User: S_Hunter
IP 113.161.x.x
Date: 2010-04-26 04:38:47
Owner since: 3 years
Price: 90 USD
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Manual focusing can be better

Pros: Fast, Sharp

Summary: I use it on D70 and D300, so it 75 mm in real and very usefull for portret.

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User: Topalov
IP 79.70.x.x
Date: 2009-12-05 02:27:13
Owner since: 6 months
Price: £88
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: None

Pros: Bitingly sharp, super value, lightweight, quite useful focal length.

Summary: Highly recommended

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User: Foo
IP 210.19.x.x
Date: 2009-10-28 20:36:51
Owner since: 3 years
Price: USD 100
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Plastic build. Busy bokeh rendition compared to other 50s.

Pros: Very affordable. Small and light.

Summary: There is no reason not to buy this lens if bugdet is a priority. But there are other 50s are superior in terms of sharpness, bokeh, build and AF.

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User: marcinek
IP 217.153.x.x
Date: 2009-06-23 04:17:46
Owner since: 2 years
Price: $140
User profile: Semipro
 

Cons: Plastic feeling. It is just a feeling, no real problems occured as per of its build quality. A bit useless angle of view on DX, but it is a matter of personal preferences.

Pros: Small, light. It has metal mount. Except of plastic feeling it is a good quality lens - I use id for 2 years and nothing has hapend to it. Amazingly sharp. It has a depth of field scale.

Summary: It is best used as short portrait lens. For other purposes it might be too long. This is one of the lenses I allways carry with me.

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User: Keith
IP 148.81.x.x
Date: 2009-05-06 07:48:53
Owner since: 2 years
Price: 150 USD
User profile: Amateur
 

Cons: Too much plastic, small focusing ring.

Pros: Sharp!!!

Summary: Good lens for low price.


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