As anyone interested in photography will know - lenses don't come cheap, especially quality lens, except this one.
The 50mm 1.8 has a reputation for quality at a reasonable price and it's a reputation well deserved.
Yes the 50mm is a 'small' lens but it's a prime lens.
Some may find that the ... Read review
A supremely lightweight, compact and fast Nikon lens that offers the more economical f1.8 ... more
aperture (compared to the 50mm f1.4 D), yet it still retains the great advantages of the D distance technology. It is ideal for travel, portrait, scenery or full-...
This is one of the most widely used autofocus lenses in photography. It is fast enough for ... more
shooting in just about any type of light. Distortion-free images with superb resolution and colour rendition. It weighs only 9.0 ounces. An ideal first lens, per...
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The nikon 50mm 1.8 - a fantastic portrait lens
Advantages: great quality, low price, prime Disadvantages: none
As anyone interested in photography will know - lenses don't come cheap, especially quality lens, except this one. The 50mm 1.8 has a reputation for quality at a reasonable price and it's a reputation well deserved. Yes the 50mm is a 'small' lens but it's a prime lens. Some may find that the need for them to move forwards or backwards to get the correct composition for a photograph is too irritating to make the purchase worthwhile ... ...quality combined with the price makes that an opinion that I beg to differ. If you shoot portraits, or are looking to start then the 50mm 1.8 will prove an invaluable piece of equipment, but it's uses are not limited to portraits only. At 1.8 the 50mm is a fast lens however it dies have a counterpart - the 50mm 1.4. The 1.4 is, by comparison, alot more expensive and unless you know you will need exceptionally fast glass the 1.8 is probably ... more
As anyone interested in photography will know - lenses don't come cheap, especially quality lens, except this one. The 50mm 1.8 has a reputation for quality at a reasonable price and it's a reputation well deserved. Yes the 50mm is a 'small' lens but it's a prime lens. Some may find that the need for them to move forwards or backwards to get the correct composition for a photograph is too irritating to make the purchase worthwhile over that of a zoom lens but the increase of quality combined with the price makes that an opinion that I beg to differ. If you shoot portraits, or are looking to start then the 50mm 1.8 will prove an invaluable piece of equipment, but it's uses are not limited to portraits only. At 1.8 the 50mm is a fast lens however it dies have a counterpart - the 50mm 1.4. The 1.4 is, by comparison, alot more expensive and unless you know you will need exceptionally fast glass the 1.8 is probably a better value purchase. The lens is light weight but sturdy and well made at the same time. The focusing ring is very smooth to turn, helping the user to focus on the subject with minimal camera shake. You really can't get a better quality lens for the price - if you're not used to shooting with primes you'll be amazed at the difference in the quality of the images you get.
Advantages: Size,weight, fast max f stop, nikon quality Disadvantages: non
...and still has that Nikon feel about it.
Focusing is fast...Very fast.
Not much else to say about it really except I myself love it and it gets used more than the other lenses. Its very good for taking available light pics of your missis in not much clothing! ...
boooon 30.03.2004
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Advantages: Perfect for photographers on a "budget" Disadvantages: Does not autofocus on D40, D40x
...lens cannot be justified by just looking at samples. If you have a Nikon DSLR, I suggest you buy one of these.
And finally for protection, I suggest you buy a Nikon 52mm UV filter. It may be expensive, but it's worth spending a bit more for your investment. ...
jayrlopez 08.07.2009 (09.07.2009)
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Lens making is an art - Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens making, harder and harder, in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures. PRODUCT FEATURES: D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes; Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design; Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting; Exceptionally lightweight and compact - ideal for travel photography; Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.
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