Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens USA
- Price: $216.95
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- B&H # NI5018GAF
- Mfr# 2199
Product Highlights
- Fast f/1.8 Compact FX-Format Prime Lens
- Beautiful Background Blur (Bokeh)
- Superior Color Consistency
- Reduce Lens Flare and Ghosting
- Effective Aberration Correction
- Fast, Accurate and Quiet Autofocus
- Quick Switching from AF to MF
- Compatible With DX Format
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Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens is an attractive alternative to the classic 50mm f/1.4 "normal" lens for everyday shooting with an FX or 35mm camera. The 50mm f/1.8 is nearly as "fast" as the f/1.4 (just 2/3 stops difference), and provides reduced lens flare and ghosting (plus superior color consistency) through the use of Nikon's Super Integrated Coating. Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration.
Nikon's Silent Wave Motor gives you smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation, and the M/A mode lets you quickly and easily override the autofocus system for fine manual focusing with almost no time lag. This lens is also compatible with DX cameras. When used with a DX camera, the angle of view would be equivalent to 75mm.
- Fast f/1.8 Compact FX-Format Prime (Fixed Focal Length) Lens
- This updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (Bokeh). The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.
- Get Astonishing Low Light Results
- This lightweight standard lens is a great travel companion because you never know when a beautiful, sunny day will turn cloudy and rainy. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.
- Achieve More Natural Depth of Field
- Whether you're shooting portraits, food or nature-indoors or outdoors-the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings. And its 50mm focal length is perfect for creating natural perspective in your photographs.
- Shoot Tack-Sharp Portraits Every Time
- Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare, while the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G's Aspherical Lens Element (AS) virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture. Pair that with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, and you can be sure all of your portraits will be tack sharp.
- Quiet Autofocus
- A significant innovation in AF lens technology, Nikon's Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic (inaudible) vibrations-rather than a gear system-to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.
- Quick Switching from AF to MF
- When fine manual focusing is needed, simply rotate the lens focus ring-M/A mode allows you to seamlessly override the AF system with virtually no time lag.
- Effective Aberration Correction
- Since the 1960s, aspherical lenses have been an important part of the NIKKOR lens family. Virtually eliminating coma and other types of aberration, every new addition to the lineup provides a new level of contrast, resolution and compact design.
- Reduce Lens Flare and Ghosting
- Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced lens flare.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.8 Minimum: f/16 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
47° DX Picture Angle: 31° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48' (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.15x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.6 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.8 x 2.1" (7.11 x 5.33 cm) |
| Weight | 6.6 oz (187 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 757 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (599)
- Easy to use (393)
- Reliable (299)
- Durable (272)
- Nice bokeh (215)
Cons
- Slow focus (14)
- Not durable (11)
- Weak casing (11)
- Blurry focus (5)
- Tough to attach (5)
Best Uses
- Portraits (406)
- Everyday (302)
- Low light (243)
- Home (194)
- Travel (191)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (275), Photo enthusiast (127), Semi-professional (91), Semi-pro photographer (73), Casual photographer (54)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (673), Yes (52)
Most Liked Positive Review
Absolutely Brilliant Lens!
I am a 22-year-old who loves to do photography as a hobby. I use a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lenses. I love this camera and these ...Read complete review
I am a 22-year-old who loves to do photography as a hobby. I use a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lenses. I love this camera and these lenses, but I have been looking to add a third lens to my camera bag. I wanted something with a big aperture so I could do low light shots, portraits, and street photography. I had read very good things about this lens and the price was just right for me.
This lens is extremely impressive. It seems to focus faster than other two lenses and is a small compact size. It is made of the same durable plastic, yet it feels more solid and has a nice metal mount. What I love the most is the large f/1.8 aperture! It is much bigger that the 3.5 on my other lenses. The bokeh it produces is soft, smooth, and perfect for portraits! I don't think I could be any happier with this lens. If you need a 50mm with a big aperture at an affordable price, this is the lens for you! You won't regret it.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good Optics, Disposable Mechanics
No doubt about it: this lens makes a bad first impression. My unboxing provoked immediate disappointment, because the build and mechanical quality feel so terribly light and cheap. The lens hood is HappyMeal-Toy-thin ...Read complete review
No doubt about it: this lens makes a bad first impression. My unboxing provoked immediate disappointment, because the build and mechanical quality feel so terribly light and cheap. The lens hood is HappyMeal-Toy-thin and flimsy; the focus ring has significant play in either direction before engaging; the lens itself is amazingly light and feels "empty."If, like me, you've purchased the lens as an upgrade to the older 50mm f/1.8D, these initial impressions won't sit well. The[$] "D" feels much better in hand; it's smaller; it uses the more common 52mm filter size instead of the new variant's 58mm; the "D" focuses faster; the "D" has a much better manual focus feel; the "D" has a much more useful focus distance / DOF scale.But in many ways, the first impression and inevitable comparison isn't fair. There's no question that the new "G" has better optics than the lens it replaces--it's a hair sharper wide open; bokeh has softer edges and a less obviously geometric shape. Silent AF-S focusing is terrific for live-view and video, and it'll work on even the smallest bodies. (This lens + D40/60/3000/3100 is a tiny but deeply capable portrait machine!)What's more, I know that the seemingly chinsey, "disposable" plastic build is ultimately *very* durable in the field--much more durable than the "D" style it replaces. If you drop the "G" on its flimsy hood, it'll bounce back into your hand without a scratch. The "G" design doesn't extend or retract beyond the body's form factor with focusing, so there's far less worry about knocking anything out of alignment.And, while folks like me may lament the devolution of focus / DOF scales, poor manual focus feel, and the proliferation of different filter sizes, it's just a fact of changing technology and habits that people don't use focus scales, manual focus, or filters as much as they used to in the film era. So, if you can get over first impressions and you can make peace with lens design following the evolving practices and needs of the art, it's a fine product at a fair price. Otherwise, the old "D", for half the price, is still a wonderful tool, too.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Stuff Looks Normal
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great little inexpensive lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Large aperture
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This is my first prime lens. Before this I've used only zoom lenses, with the largest aperture being f/3.5. Those extra stops down to f/1.8 make a considerable difference on the background blur. The sharpness at 1.8 does not look any better than with a kit lens, like the 18-105 Nikon has been seeking with their DC cameras lately. But the depth of field is narrow in a beautiful way, with a great background blur. At 2.0 the background blur is still great along with the sharpness. It's still easy, at least for me, when wide open to get the focus just slightly off, which is a bit frustrating. I don't know if it's a lack of practice, camera issues, or lens issues, but I tend to think its probably the first. The 3 focus points on an old D40x probably makes it a bit more difficult as well, but overall I'm extremely pleased with the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great quality lens for portraiture! Must buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This lens is wonderful for portraiture! Must buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- B+W 58mm Clear MRC 007M Filter
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
The is a nice all purpose lens... light, fast, accurate and cheap. I'm very pleased with my second f1.8 lens....85mm f1.8 is the other
I'm not sure how Nikon can continue offering the 1.4 adn 1.8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Has Only One Distant Set
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
If you don't have much experience like me with SLR's and want to take good portrait pictures.
This have been working for me, will have a lot of memories with this lens.
if you are looking for something other then. then this is not for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
What a difference a fast lens makes! On my D5100 this has been a great lens for portraiture and low light situations. Very happy to have made this purchase and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Tight fit
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I've used this product for portraits and close-ups. It's done so well for me and it's been quite amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I recently purchased the 50mm f/1.8G lens for my Nikon! Not only was my lens here in no time, but I loveeeee this lens. It's my first non stock lens and it does just as I need it to. I take mainly portraits for clients and the bokeh is beautiful as well as the clarity. I decided on this rather than the 1.4 because of the price and the reviews. This is my new go to lens!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8G
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Low Light
Cons
- Poor Manual Focus
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I purchased this lens primarily for concert photography and some family photos. It's great having a fast lens for such an affordable price. It's not as sharp as my 105 Macro, but for a fifth of the cost it's still great. It knocks the socks off my kit lens for low light work a the concerts I work. The only thing that's disappointing is the focus ring isn't what I would call smooth. Maybe there's more technology than I realize that goes into having a smooth focus ring, but I feel like that has quite a bit of room for improvement.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Love this lens. Top quality imaging for the price; can't beat it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Quick Focus
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I own a D600 and this is my go to lens for portrait shoots and indoor candid pictures. It is definitely a lens you want in your camera bag. It is very quiet, focuses quickly and it's tack sharp. For the price you can't afford to not have it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Night sky
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I have loved every Nikkor lens I have purchased and this one is no different.
I wanted a fast lens with the ability to capture landscapes during a sunny day all the way to pictures of the night sky in a pitch black setting. I have not been let down on this lens either.
No fault of the lens, but I would like to pick up a 18 or 24mm to have an wider view. The fact that it is a prime lens is nice as well, less playing around and just point and shoot as well as crisper shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great lens! Nice and light and perfectly clear!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I'm a novice photographer who bought the Nikon D5100 with an 18-200 lens, which works great as a travel lens. I wanted another lens to use to photograph my family and friends. I tried this lens out at a friends' baby shower. The Nikkor 50mmf/1.8G lens took terrific portraits of everyone. I took the pictures indoors at nighttime so using indoor lighting. Great pics using fluorescence white balance with aperature priority. Never felt like I needed to use a flash with this lens, even with dim lighting. As usual great customer service with B&H -- lens arrived ahead of time and I got a good deal price wise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Proper Damping
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This is my first fixed focal lens for my digital camera. The bokeh is great, the definition is sharp, and the cost-effectiveness is good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great lens. Fast, sharp and nice bokeh. Just buy it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Makes beautiful buttery backgrounds. Wonderful for up close and personal shots!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Upgraded from the 50mm f/1.8D. By comparison this lens is physically larger but is very light and feels very cheap. It does take sharp pictures but can't say they are any better than before. In retrospect, keeping the 1.8D would have been fine as I just don't like the cheap feel of this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Economical
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Sharp
- Top quality
Cons
- Not Multipurpose
Best Uses
- Children Portraits
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Nikon's 50mm 1.8G lens is one of the best photography deals out there. It is light, cheap, sharp, fast, and one of the best quality lens available. I call it my "Grandchild Lens" because its the best thing I have for taking pictures of my grandchildren. I bought it just for that.Grandchildren are a challenge to photograph. The small ones never stop moving, and if you try to pose them they either get grumpy or try to help with fake expressions and wild positions. The best option is to get casual shots when they are playing outdoors - but that option is not always open. That leaves indoor low light, which means flash or high iso settings with my Nikon 18-200 lens. The 50mm 1.8 saves the day. If I set my iso up as much as possible without going overboard, and set the 50mm at 1.8 or 2.8 - if the light isn't too dim - the shutter speed will still be high enough to hand hold and also stop the blur from the children's constantly changing expressions.That's not all. The narrow depth of field enhances portraits and the 50mm FX lens on my DX camera gives me a 75mm focal length which is ideal for portraits in a small room. Plus - the best part is the quality this lens delivers. This is one of Nikons best pro quality prime lens - and one of its cheapest.Don't take just my word for it. Read the on line reviews. I have never heard a bad word about the quality of this lens. The obvious down side is this is only 50mm. This is not a zoom. It has limitations. It wasn't made for wide angle scenics or wildlife photography. But what it was made for it does with gusto! I don't know who designed this classic, but my guess is - they had a lot of GRANDCHILDREN they wanted to photograph.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 757 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (599)
- Easy to use (393)
- Reliable (299)
- Durable (272)
- Nice bokeh (215)
Cons
- Slow focus (14)
- Not durable (11)
- Weak casing (11)
- Blurry focus (5)
- Tough to attach (5)
Best Uses
- Portraits (406)
- Everyday (302)
- Low light (243)
- Home (194)
- Travel (191)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (275), Photo enthusiast (127), Semi-professional (91), Semi-pro photographer (73), Casual photographer (54)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (673), Yes (52)
Most Liked Positive Review
Absolutely Brilliant Lens!
I am a 22-year-old who loves to do photography as a hobby. I use a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lenses. I love this camera and these ...Read complete review
I am a 22-year-old who loves to do photography as a hobby. I use a Nikon D3100 and have the 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lenses. I love this camera and these lenses, but I have been looking to add a third lens to my camera bag. I wanted something with a big aperture so I could do low light shots, portraits, and street photography. I had read very good things about this lens and the price was just right for me.
This lens is extremely impressive. It seems to focus faster than other two lenses and is a small compact size. It is made of the same durable plastic, yet it feels more solid and has a nice metal mount. What I love the most is the large f/1.8 aperture! It is much bigger that the 3.5 on my other lenses. The bokeh it produces is soft, smooth, and perfect for portraits! I don't think I could be any happier with this lens. If you need a 50mm with a big aperture at an affordable price, this is the lens for you! You won't regret it.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good Optics, Disposable Mechanics
No doubt about it: this lens makes a bad first impression. My unboxing provoked immediate disappointment, because the build and mechanical quality feel so terribly light and cheap. The lens hood is HappyMeal-Toy-thin ...Read complete review
No doubt about it: this lens makes a bad first impression. My unboxing provoked immediate disappointment, because the build and mechanical quality feel so terribly light and cheap. The lens hood is HappyMeal-Toy-thin and flimsy; the focus ring has significant play in either direction before engaging; the lens itself is amazingly light and feels "empty."If, like me, you've purchased the lens as an upgrade to the older 50mm f/1.8D, these initial impressions won't sit well. The[$] "D" feels much better in hand; it's smaller; it uses the more common 52mm filter size instead of the new variant's 58mm; the "D" focuses faster; the "D" has a much better manual focus feel; the "D" has a much more useful focus distance / DOF scale.But in many ways, the first impression and inevitable comparison isn't fair. There's no question that the new "G" has better optics than the lens it replaces--it's a hair sharper wide open; bokeh has softer edges and a less obviously geometric shape. Silent AF-S focusing is terrific for live-view and video, and it'll work on even the smallest bodies. (This lens + D40/60/3000/3100 is a tiny but deeply capable portrait machine!)What's more, I know that the seemingly chinsey, "disposable" plastic build is ultimately *very* durable in the field--much more durable than the "D" style it replaces. If you drop the "G" on its flimsy hood, it'll bounce back into your hand without a scratch. The "G" design doesn't extend or retract beyond the body's form factor with focusing, so there's far less worry about knocking anything out of alignment.And, while folks like me may lament the devolution of focus / DOF scales, poor manual focus feel, and the proliferation of different filter sizes, it's just a fact of changing technology and habits that people don't use focus scales, manual focus, or filters as much as they used to in the film era. So, if you can get over first impressions and you can make peace with lens design following the evolving practices and needs of the art, it's a fine product at a fair price. Otherwise, the old "D", for half the price, is still a wonderful tool, too.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 757 customers
Sort by
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Stuff Looks Normal
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great little inexpensive lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Large aperture
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This is my first prime lens. Before this I've used only zoom lenses, with the largest aperture being f/3.5. Those extra stops down to f/1.8 make a considerable difference on the background blur. The sharpness at 1.8 does not look any better than with a kit lens, like the 18-105 Nikon has been seeking with their DC cameras lately. But the depth of field is narrow in a beautiful way, with a great background blur. At 2.0 the background blur is still great along with the sharpness. It's still easy, at least for me, when wide open to get the focus just slightly off, which is a bit frustrating. I don't know if it's a lack of practice, camera issues, or lens issues, but I tend to think its probably the first. The 3 focus points on an old D40x probably makes it a bit more difficult as well, but overall I'm extremely pleased with the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great quality lens for portraiture! Must buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This lens is wonderful for portraiture! Must buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- B+W 58mm Clear MRC 007M Filter
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
The is a nice all purpose lens... light, fast, accurate and cheap. I'm very pleased with my second f1.8 lens....85mm f1.8 is the other
I'm not sure how Nikon can continue offering the 1.4 adn 1.8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Has Only One Distant Set
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
If you don't have much experience like me with SLR's and want to take good portrait pictures.
This have been working for me, will have a lot of memories with this lens.
if you are looking for something other then. then this is not for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
What a difference a fast lens makes! On my D5100 this has been a great lens for portraiture and low light situations. Very happy to have made this purchase and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Tight fit
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I've used this product for portraits and close-ups. It's done so well for me and it's been quite amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I recently purchased the 50mm f/1.8G lens for my Nikon! Not only was my lens here in no time, but I loveeeee this lens. It's my first non stock lens and it does just as I need it to. I take mainly portraits for clients and the bokeh is beautiful as well as the clarity. I decided on this rather than the 1.4 because of the price and the reviews. This is my new go to lens!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8G
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Low Light
Cons
- Poor Manual Focus
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I purchased this lens primarily for concert photography and some family photos. It's great having a fast lens for such an affordable price. It's not as sharp as my 105 Macro, but for a fifth of the cost it's still great. It knocks the socks off my kit lens for low light work a the concerts I work. The only thing that's disappointing is the focus ring isn't what I would call smooth. Maybe there's more technology than I realize that goes into having a smooth focus ring, but I feel like that has quite a bit of room for improvement.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Love this lens. Top quality imaging for the price; can't beat it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Quick Focus
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I own a D600 and this is my go to lens for portrait shoots and indoor candid pictures. It is definitely a lens you want in your camera bag. It is very quiet, focuses quickly and it's tack sharp. For the price you can't afford to not have it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Night sky
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I have loved every Nikkor lens I have purchased and this one is no different.
I wanted a fast lens with the ability to capture landscapes during a sunny day all the way to pictures of the night sky in a pitch black setting. I have not been let down on this lens either.
No fault of the lens, but I would like to pick up a 18 or 24mm to have an wider view. The fact that it is a prime lens is nice as well, less playing around and just point and shoot as well as crisper shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great lens! Nice and light and perfectly clear!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
I'm a novice photographer who bought the Nikon D5100 with an 18-200 lens, which works great as a travel lens. I wanted another lens to use to photograph my family and friends. I tried this lens out at a friends' baby shower. The Nikkor 50mmf/1.8G lens took terrific portraits of everyone. I took the pictures indoors at nighttime so using indoor lighting. Great pics using fluorescence white balance with aperature priority. Never felt like I needed to use a flash with this lens, even with dim lighting. As usual great customer service with B&H -- lens arrived ahead of time and I got a good deal price wise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Proper Damping
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
This is my first fixed focal lens for my digital camera. The bokeh is great, the definition is sharp, and the cost-effectiveness is good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Great lens. Fast, sharp and nice bokeh. Just buy it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Makes beautiful buttery backgrounds. Wonderful for up close and personal shots!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Upgraded from the 50mm f/1.8D. By comparison this lens is physically larger but is very light and feels very cheap. It does take sharp pictures but can't say they are any better than before. In retrospect, keeping the 1.8D would have been fine as I just don't like the cheap feel of this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Economical
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Sharp
- Top quality
Cons
- Not Multipurpose
Best Uses
- Children Portraits
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
Nikon's 50mm 1.8G lens is one of the best photography deals out there. It is light, cheap, sharp, fast, and one of the best quality lens available. I call it my "Grandchild Lens" because its the best thing I have for taking pictures of my grandchildren. I bought it just for that.Grandchildren are a challenge to photograph. The small ones never stop moving, and if you try to pose them they either get grumpy or try to help with fake expressions and wild positions. The best option is to get casual shots when they are playing outdoors - but that option is not always open. That leaves indoor low light, which means flash or high iso settings with my Nikon 18-200 lens. The 50mm 1.8 saves the day. If I set my iso up as much as possible without going overboard, and set the 50mm at 1.8 or 2.8 - if the light isn't too dim - the shutter speed will still be high enough to hand hold and also stop the blur from the children's constantly changing expressions.That's not all. The narrow depth of field enhances portraits and the 50mm FX lens on my DX camera gives me a 75mm focal length which is ideal for portraits in a small room. Plus - the best part is the quality this lens delivers. This is one of Nikons best pro quality prime lens - and one of its cheapest.Don't take just my word for it. Read the on line reviews. I have never heard a bad word about the quality of this lens. The obvious down side is this is only 50mm. This is not a zoom. It has limitations. It wasn't made for wide angle scenics or wildlife photography. But what it was made for it does with gusto! I don't know who designed this classic, but my guess is - they had a lot of GRANDCHILDREN they wanted to photograph.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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