Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor - Reviews
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13.8.2014
This lens updates the design of the older 50mm f1.8 D model with the newer AF-S silent wave motor making it compatible with all Nikon DSLR bodies (the older D version is screw drive only and won't AF with the entry level models)Styling is very similar to the 35mm f1.8 G lens with the built roughly on a par with that, in addition you do get a focus distance scale on the lens. In line with other budget Nikkor prime lenses you get the lens hood and bag included.This is a full frame lens and makes for an good value purchase for both full frame and APS-C users, APS-C users should seek out the 35mm f1.8 G firstly though as this gives an equivalent field of view of just over 50mm.A quick hit list of some of the stronger and weaker points of the lens:Good stuff:+ Well priced,
2.2.2020
First of all, I have used this lens on a D40 and it works fine. I wanted a lens that would be more like a portrait lens and it is around 75mm equivalent on DX.This lens is very sharp as a portrait lens or short length telephoto in the medium range. The 1.8 aperture and upwards helps you to get subject definition from the back ground very well, especially in good light. Even on the D40, focussing is no problem, being fast enough for me (although I am no sport photographer). For example, I have taken great pictures of my son's tag rugby team at say f2 in sunny weather and the fast shutter speed enabled by the wide aperture has done a great job of taking sharp pictures of on the pitch action.As this is a single focal length lens,
12.8.2018
The 50mm prime lens has been around for decades and is still the lens of choice for many photographers. This Nikon f1.8 version has good contrast, sharpness and gives some some beautiful bokeh. Wide open at f1.8, there are signs of chromatic aberration and colour fringing but it is more than liveable with.When used on a crop sensor camera, the focal length becomes 75mm (in 35mm format equivalent), which is a great focal length for things such as portraits or street photography. Although not so good when used in confined spaces such as small rooms, and where the 35mm f1.8 is probably the better choice. NIKON AF-S DX 1.8/35 G OBJECTIVE That being said, it's still an extremely versatile lens,
3.9.2012
Easy lens to review as it's so darn good, my only thought about not going for this were whether the f1.4 of the same series might be worth it, it might if your after slightly better bokeh & slightly better low-light performance, either way getting back to the Nikon 50mm f1.8g-afs, this lens will give you great bokeh and low-light usability and faster shutter speeds in general, which is always a good thing for good crisp shots and freezing motion in the subject. One thing I'd say is is definitely worth getting over the cheaper 50mm 1.8d if you have any Nikon DSLR without a built in AF motor, e.g D3100,d5100 etc. Compared to any kit lens e.g. 18-55mm zoom that comes with D3100,5100 it's a MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT in every way,
29.3.2013
I dont normally go in for writing reviews, but I'm so happy with the photos I've been taking with this lens, I thought I'd get on here and share! Before I start, I guess I should say that I'm using a Nikon D60 that I've had for a few years now so how this performs on other Nikon models may be a bit different? I considered other similar lenses by Sigma but ultimately chose this one as I have a Sigma 70-300mm that has never really produced images as sharp as I'd like.I bought the lens about 6 weeks ago primarily for portraits as it was cheaper than taking our newborn baby to a photographer for a photoshoot I was sure I could do myself! One floppy hat and a wet t-shirt (don't ask)
9.7.2011
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,
31.12.2013
The Nikon F1.8 50mm Lens is a must have for any beginner or pro.Remember this is a PRIME lens. There lens are fixed in size so you cannot zoom but the benefit is a highly specialised lens that performs brilliantly in low light.This lens is extremely sharp when compared to your Starter Lens kit. It is able to give excellent low light performance, you can see street lights maybe even bright stars to help position your shot in those difficult conditions. You can also use it very effectively for Street photography and portraits. However if you are serious about portraits you should consider a 85mm as the larger the mm the less distortion you get and 85mm is about optimal for this.
10.11.2017
Having read through MANY (possibly most of!) of the reviews (1* right up to 5*) before finally ordering this lens, it has to be said that it truly is an absolute bargain (I'd say the same at full price, even though mine is an Amazon Warehouse deal)!!!!Having had the 35mm f/1.8 DX lens for a while and being really pleased with that, I wanted that bit more focal length (knowing that it's equivalent to 75mm on my D3300), but didn't want to go as far as the 85mm (rather save for a decent 70-200mm)When it was delivered, I immediately had to give it a quick try out...... resulting quick snaps in auto, aperture priority and shutter priority, as well as a few test shots in various preset modes were all absolutely stunning!
6.1.2014
I am a complete novice with little time to develop (excuse the pun) my knowledge. I can only comment on this lens from a point and click, full auto mode point of view. If you need more of an insight than that, abandon ship now.This was bought (along with the prime 35mm lens) to fit onto a D5100. It locks in firmly and has a solid, well built feel to it and the auto-focus is smooth and quiet. Initially all my pictures were taken with the stock 18-55mm lens and most of the time the pictures were pretty good but with some blurred shots in lower light. I bought this to compensate as I was led to believe that the lower f stop would gather more light and allow me to use a faster shutter speed (OK the auto could use a faster shutter speed).
10.7.2013
I traded in a bunch of my old DX lenses plus my D7000 to fund a D800 - then needed a decent everyday lens for general out-and-about / family shots.50mm lenses are regarded as something of a staple for most photographers - they can be used in a variety of situations and are a good compromise lens between wide-angle and telephoto work.Choosing between the f/1.4 and the f/1.8 was pretty easy infact - this is a smaller, lighter lens with quicker autofocus that is actually sharper at f/1.8 than its more expensive counterpart. Another benefit over its bigger brother is the addition of an aspherical element which Nikon claim reduces chromatic aberration and coma,
18.4.2014
For its price, this lens is stunningly good: able to deal with high contrast, harsh lighting and low light, poor contrast situations and deliver a good picture in camera, without the need for extensive processing. At f1.8, you have a very narrow depth of field, nicely putting out of focus backgrounds, delivering sharper results with good dof around f8 / f11. Colour rendition is good, naturalistic and with good saturation. In manual setting, the focus ring is positive and easy to use and all of the auto settings deliver good results. For a budget lens, this is around twice the price of the cheapest canon equivalent and about half the price of what you might expect to pay for a good prime lens.
7.3.2013
I purchased the lens this morning & snapped it onto my D90 straight from the box. I placed it on manual setting. F1.8 50 sec & took a couple of shots at the box & I was so pleased with the results. The vibrance of the shots were striking, the gold of the nikon box & the wording on the box were crystal. the added blur made it almost 3D. Just jpg with on screen pics, then I moved onto our youngest 3 months old grandaughter & same again manual mode F1.8 & the results were striking. Her eyes were glassy on the shot without any photoshop settings. Skin tones were gorgeous & even the finest of hair was picked up with this lens, just such a simple, silent & quick focus lens is a perfect adittion to any photographer ameture/
19.7.2018
I've had a Nikon D3100 for seven years now, and always used it with the kit lens and another of the same type, the 18-55 and 55-200 zooms. But, 30-odd years ago back in the days of film, I used prime lenses on a Canon AE-1 and wanted to try the same kind of thing again. Back then I had wide-angle, standard and mild telephoto, generally used the 50mm and 100mm lenses most and decided this lens looked somewhere between the two. And, from what I had read, it sounded almost absurdly good for the money. So, since I got it, I've been spending a fair amount of time walking backwards. Walking around and crouching far more than with the zoom lenses, in fact.
8.9.2013
This is a great lens, very fast and great bokeh. It makes a super addition to your kit. It's a little narrow in its field of vision (meaning pictures are cropped more than I'd like), but this is to be expected given that it's a DX lens - so it's more suitable for portraits and very specific shots rather than sweeping panoramas or anything else that requires a wider lens (such as the Nikon kit 18-70mm AF-S DX I continue to use for wide shots).I'd like to try the Nikon 35mm AF-S DX lens to see the comparative field of view versus 50mm, however as the choice was one or the other it had to be the 50mm (the 50mm being reviewed by the pros as a generally a higher quality lens than the 35mm).While this one doesn't have vibration reduction ("VR")
8.1.2014
I got this lens after doing a bit of research and found a very helpful photography site called photographylife which had an article entitled "Which Nikon Prime Lens to Buy First?" This lens comes up as a good buy, given that it has been updated recently with new technology that makes it better than some older models.This was the part that decided me to buy : "this wonderful little lens has the best price/performance ratio of any current Nikkor. Coupled to a DX body, it makes a nice portraits lens and is especially good outdoors. It also makes a lot of sense if you're planning to upgrade to Full Frame in the future, as you won't have to worry about compatibility issues. It works on every modern Nikon DSLR,